English only and U.S. college composition.

Authors

Bruce Horner, University of LouisvilleFollow
John Trimbur

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2002

Department

English

Abstract

In this article, we identify in the formation of U.S. college composition courses a tacit policy of English monolingualism based on a chain of reifications of languages and social identity. We show this policy continuing in assumptions underlying arguments for and against English Only legislation and basic writers. And we call for an internationalist perspective on written English in relation to other languages and the dynamics of globalization.

Original Publication Information

This article was originally published in College Composition and Communication, volume 53, issue 4, in June 2002.

ThinkIR Citation

Horner, Bruce and Trimbur, John, "English only and U.S. college composition." (2002). Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 89.
https://ir.library.louisville.edu/faculty/89

ORCID

0000-0002-8412-5454