Date:  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 14:54:37 -0600
From:  Dennis Baron <debaron[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Teaching the History of the English Language

Yes, where do I sign?


Dennis


At 01:35 PM 10/28/97 -0500, you wrote:

>The University of Michigan Press is considering a co-publication agreement

>with Edinburgh University Press on a reader called "Everyday English,

>1500-1700."

>

>Selections are arranged thematically (e. g., "abuse," "accounts,") and

>there is useful apparatus. All extracts show original spelling and are

>drawn from ms. sources in England, Scotland, and the United States. There

>is much sociolinguistic detail and students can form hypotheses on Y/Th-

>pronouns and social class (for instance).

>

>The U-M Press wonders if this book would be adoped by teachers of the

>history of English. If you believe there is a GOOD CHANCE that you would

>adopt such a reader as a course book, please let me know.

>

>                      Richard W. Bailey

><<rwbailey[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]umich.edu>

>

>[Note: Please reply directly to Professor Bailey. He's not a subscriber of

>ADS-L. - Allan Metcalf]

>

>

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