Language Matters

Language Matters: readings for College Writers brings together many voices discussing language; readings vary widely in terms of length, difficulty, and point of view. Some are classics, and some are cutting edge. The authors whose work appears in these pages explore the way language and society interact, something evryone is already equipped to talk about. Each chapter brings together a variety of readings on an important aspect of language. Assignments are arranged in ascending order of difficulty within each section. In Language Matters: Readings for College Writers, the student will be better at understanding language and as a result, the world in which he or she lives.