Writing about Language and Culture (Short Essay)
NEW: An Editing Checklist you may wish to use. Essays are due, on paper and word-processed Wednesday, November 28.
Read a charming essay on language in the Globe and Mail.
A place for English 12 students from the Pearson Adult Learning Centre in New Westminster, BC, Canada to read work in progress, critique, and ask or answer questions (of other students and of the teacher).
NEW: An Editing Checklist you may wish to use. Essays are due, on paper and word-processed Wednesday, November 28.
Read a charming essay on language in the Globe and Mail.
Posted by Brad at 11/16/2007 10:18:00 AM 19 comments
Please write freely about your own experiences with language (any language!) and culture. Be sure to give examples (and translations, if needed) to specific words or sayings. Pay special attention to any sexist biases built into a language.
Posted by Brad at 11/13/2007 02:09:00 PM 12 comments