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Horner, Bruce; Trimbur, John – College Composition and Communication, 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