English Only and U.S. College Composition.

Horner, Bruce; Trimbur, John

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ERIC Number: EJ648632

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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English Only and U.S. College Composition.

Horner, Bruce; Trimbur, John

College Composition and Communication, v53 n4 p594-630 Jun 2002

Identifies in the formation of United States college composition courses a tacit policy of English monolingualism based on a chain of reifications of languages and social identity. Shows this policy continuing in assumptions underlying arguments for and against English Only legislation and basic writers. (SG)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, College English, Curriculum Design, English Only Movement, Higher Education, Politics of Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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