[EDLING:404] RE: Socioling texts for undergrads?

[Francis Hult]

The best *general* introductory book I've found for sociolinguistics (after reviewing books like Wardaugh's and Holmes') is 
 

Mesthrie, R., Swann, J., Deumert, A., & Leap, W.L.  (2000).  Introducing Sociolinguistics.  Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.

 

It's written in a rather engaging style with lots of examples from around the world, covering all the major topics in the field.  It also includes an excellent chapter on sociolinguistics and education.  McKay & Hornberger's Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching, of course, is an excellent reader for focusing specifically on educational issues.

 

FMH

 
 
--
Francis M. Hult, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
University of Texas at San Antonio
 
Web: http://faculty.coehd.utsa.edu/fhult/
 

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From: owner-edling at ccat.sas.upenn.edu on behalf of Daryl Gordon
Sent: Fri 9/28/2007 11:45 AM
To: edling at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
Subject: [EDLING:401] Socioling texts for undergrads?



Hello all,

I'm writing to ask for some suggestions for a sociolinguistics text appropriate
for undergraduates.   The course  is for undergraduate students (mostly
sophomore or junior) who are in a 5 year program in which they'll get both their
B.A. and teaching certification.  Most of the students will not be ESL/bilingual
teachers, but the idea of the course is to expose them to issues and basic
concepts of linguistic diversity, dialect variation, language and culture,
linguistic change, etc. 

I'm looking for an enaging, accessibly written text which is a good introduction
to socioling. concepts for undergrads who are totally new to the field.  Also,
if anyone is willing to share syllabi for similar courses, that would be much
appreciated.  (I checked linguist list for syllabi, but it wasn't very helpful
as many of the links are not working.)

I'd be happy to compile suggestions received and share with others who might be
interested.

All best,

Daryl Gordon

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Daryl Gordon
Assistant Professor
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education
Adelphi University
Harvey Hall
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone:  516-877-4155
Fax: 516-877-4097