In every pronunciation class that I teach, I make my students present an English song and then identify special characteristics of the language contained within. It could be slang, blending, reductions, linking, etc. Most students present such drivel as the Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, or even Paris Hilton. Yes, her songs are just as horrible as her media image.
One particular student, though, thought outside of the box. He loves heavy metal and perplexed the other students with his presentation of an Aerosmith song. If you can’t figure out which one, then click here.
Today’s obsession: Grading a mountain of papers from my Newspaper Writing Class. Objectively critiquing writing is quite a chore. I don’t envy true composition teachers.
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