3 page position paper
You may write a position paper on a controversial topic related to language.Sample topics include the debate over the government enacting English-only legislation, the debate over bilingual education, the debate over politically correct language being used in textbooks, the legal issues concerning hate speech, etc.The paper should outline and defend your position by citing credible information and documenting them with standard citations.The way in which you support your opinion is more important than the opinion itself.The highest grade will add three points to the final average grade for the semester and lower ratings will add two, one, or no points.
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