In Search of Lingua Franca: The Myths of English Only
Publication Date
4-2008
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Arts in English, Rhetoric and Composition
Department
English
Major Advisor
Gail Shuck
Advisor
Heidi Estrem
Advisor
Devan Cook
Abstract
In 2006, there were two seemingly unrelated debates in the news: the construction of the great wall of Mexico, and an upsurge in English-Only legislation. As I watched news reporters and magazine articles flip between the two as if they existed apart from each other, I was surprised that no one was pitting the two together to find out what was really going on.
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Michael K., "In Search of Lingua Franca: The Myths of English Only" (2008). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1123.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1123
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