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If you miss of of the four classes allowed, you may still avoid losing points by summarizing the contents (Reading(s), PPT, and/or Handout(s) of that lesson and analyzing it. Write a 150 word summary and a 150 word analysis of each class missed. Summarize what you learned from that lesson and discuss how the concepts connect to your personal experiences, other concepts discussed in the class, or other information you learned through research on your individual assignments.

1. Translingual English
2. Sam Selvon Novella in English Creole

Check out this BBC article on linguistic racism against diverse speakers of English.

Here’s the podcast link.

Link to NYC’s Language Map

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