LINGUIST List 14.3085

Tue Nov 11 2003

Qs: Spoken Lang Names; Media Effect/American Eng

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  1. James Pennington, native language names
  2. Matt McWilliams, the effect of media on American English

Message 1: native language names

 Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 13:05:51 +0000
From: James Pennington <jamespennington-ink.com>
Subject: native language names

Good morning!

Does anyone know of an on-line resource where I can find a list of
spoken language names, listed in their native languages? For example,
espa�ol, fran�ais, Deutsch, etc. Of course, the English
name as reference would be helpful too. I'm looking for
about 40 different language names. Ideally, I need an official list
that I don't need to have double-checked, and this includes
the listing of the name with language-appropriate capitalization.

Thank you so much for your help.
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Message 2: the effect of media on American English

 Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 12:36:33 -0500 (EST)
From: Matt McWilliams <mmcwilliams1student.gsu.edu>
Subject: the effect of media on American English

Hello, I am writing a paper on mass media's impact on the English
language, specifically modern American English. I'm having a bit of
difficulty finding sources. Can any linguists out there point me in a
good direction? Thanks.
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