For this unit, you will learn about two varieties of northeastern U.S. English (Boston and New York City) as well as a phenomenon referred to as the "Northern Cities Shift" which resulted in a new vowel system spoken in urban areas around the American side of the Great Lakes.

READINGS:

Read: The Northeast U.S. section of the LSP Website, including:

• Boston English
• New York English
• Northern Cities Shift

Make sure you listen to the sound clips that accompany the readings for this unit. Also, be sure to check out the examples of R-lessness in different dialects by clicking on the link under the section entitled, "Some Comparisons."