Language A to Z. Episode 4, D for Double Negatives
2023
Computer Files, Websites
Americans have been taught that double negatives are a grammatical no-no. But they're actually used in most of the world's languages. So who's right? And does the substitute "any" (e.g., "not going anywhere" versus "not going nowhere") solve the problem, or just make it more awkward? Find out here.
Author:
Great Courses, The, film directorMcWhorter, John, actorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2020.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (14 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.In English
Performers:
John McWhorter
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
448881
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/12413190/external-image - Cover Image