Junk English

Author Ken Smith decried the state of contemporary American English. Mr. Smith’s book, Junk English, argues that our language is filled with… read more

Author Ken Smith decried the state of contemporary American English. Mr. Smith’s book, Junk English, argues that our language is filled with sloppy grammar and pretentious words and phrases that favor style over substance and vagueness over accuracy. Mr. Smith admits that the book is not a grammar or style text and that the observations and assessments contained in the book are completely judgmental. He declared that everyone uses ‘junk English’ regardless of economic status or level of education. The examples he cited were found in newspapers and magazines, radio and television, advertisements and editorials, as well as everyday speech. close

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Junk English

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Program ID:
169964-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
May 11, 2002 | 9:04am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 09, 2002 | 3:30pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 11, 2002 | 9:04am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 19, 2002 | 4:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 25, 2002 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 26, 2002 | 3:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 27, 2002 | 10:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 09, 2002 | 3:30pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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