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COMM114
- American Talk/First-Year Seminar
This seminar explores the distinctive character of talk in the United States, with emphasis on the ways in which talk is associated with groups and situational identities. The course revolves around understanding the dynamic and diverse nature of talk as a cultural code and resource. Topics include the linguistic markers of regional and social dialects, styles of speaking, public discourse forms such as presidential debates, and television and film representations of American talk. Ms. Johnson/Offered periodically
Faculty
Fern Johnson, Ph.D. - Professor of English
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ENG114
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