In Salem, Oregon, students in the English Language and American Studies Program at Willamette University embark on an academic journey that transcends the classroom. They engage in a diverse ...

You've probably heard someone complain about an automated voice system that requires the caller to "Press 1 for English." The gripe usually includes a complaint about this being America and English ...

Purdue University’s online American Sign Language (ASL) courses and certificates offer a flexible and enriching way to build foundational language skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for Deaf ...

Mr. Stavans is the Lewis-Sebring professor at Amherst College and a consultant to the Oxford English Dictionary. He is the author of the forthcoming book “The People’s Tongue: Americans and the ...