American English history, structure, and usage

American English history, structure, and usage

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Main Author: Amberg, Julie S
Other Authors: Vause, Deborah J
Format: Unknown
Published: Cambridge New York Cambridge University Press 2009
Subjects:
English language > History > United States
English language > Variation > United States
English language > Grammar > United States
English language > Usage > United States
English language > Syntax > United States
Americanisms > History > United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: what is language?
  • Defining American English
  • American English morphology
  • The historical roots of American English
  • American English grammar and syntax
  • American English sounds and spelling
  • Meaning and usage in American English
  • Variations in American English
  • Language, community, and American policy
  • Conclusion: language policy and English language learners.

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