The History of American Language Policy

The History of American Language Policy

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E10: What's the official language of the United States? What should it be? See how American language policies and attitudes have shifted back and forth over the centuries, from periods of relative tolerance for non-English languages in the U.S., to times of heightened fear for the "safety" of English in America, and concurrent attempts at stricter language legislation. Is there reason to worry?