INTRODUCTION:

While there is much variation within American Southern English, this unit focuses on the commonalities that exist within dialects of the American South. It is these commonalities that distinguish American Southern English from northern and western regional dialects of the U.S. Throughout the course of this unit, we will learn about the background, geography, and features of Southern States English.


READINGS:

Read: Southern States English section on the LSP Website, including:

  • Background
  • Geography
  • Features