English in America: A Linguistic History

Follow a Professor of Linguistics to trace the history of our language from the Jamestown settlement to our modern era of mass immigration, globalization, and Internet communication.

Topics Covered:

• 1: Defining American English Dialects
• 2: The Foundations of American English
• 3: From English in America to American English
• 4: The Rise of American Language Standards
• 5: Where Is General American English?
• 6: Mapping American Dialects
• 7: Ethnicity and American English
• 8: African American English
• 9: Mobility, Media, and Contemporary English
• 10: The History of American Language Policy
• 11: Latino Language and Dialects in America
• 12: Where Is American English Headed?