“North Carolina has a remarkable, living history that lingers on the tongues of its citizenry...In addition to its dialect varieties, over twenty-­‐five different languages are part of the language legacy of North Carolina” (Talkin’ Tar Heel, p. 21).In this lesson, students will examine the linguistic aspect of North Carolina history and culture—its languages and dialects—whichis often overlooked. In class discussions based on excerpts from the book Talkin’ Tar Heel: How Our Voices Tell the Story of North Carolina, and video and audio clips, students will consider how we speak may be a reflection of our past and present, as well as how languages and dialects provide a fascinating way to understand North Carolina’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.This lesson will culminate with students applying what they have learned to create their own personal dictionary, with an emphasis on regional and personal dialect and language. Use the links below to access the 5 "Talkin' Tar Heel" lessons:

• Talkin’ Tar Heel: How Our Voices Tell the Story of North Carolina
• The Outer Banks Brogue
• Revitalization of the Cherokee Language
• Mountain Talk
• Carolina del Norte: Talkin’ About Immigration & LinguisticDiversityin North Carolina
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