English with an Accent

English with an Accent

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<P>Since its initial publication, <EM>English with an Accent</EM> has provoked debate and controversy within classrooms through its in-depth scrutiny of American attitudes towards language. Rosina Lippi-Green discusses the ways in which discrimination based on accent functions to support and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations. </P> <P></P> <P>This second edition has been reorganized and revised to include: </P> <P></P> <UL> <UL> <P></P></UL> <LI>new dedicated chapters on Latino English and Asian American English </LI> <LI>discussion questions, further reading, and suggested classroom exercises, </LI> <LI>updated examples from the classroom, the judicial system, the media, and corporate culture </LI> <LI>a discussion of the long-term implications of the Ebonics debate</LI> <LI>a brand-new companion website with a glossary of key terms and links to audio, video, and images relevant to the each chapter's content. </LI> <UL> <P></P></UL></UL> <P></P> <P><EM>English with an Accent</EM> is essential reading for students with interests in attitudes and discrimination towards language.</P>