This course serves as an introduction to academic discourse and the language of the university. In exploring academic discourse and language, we will first look closely at how language policy and ideology in the United States has impacted common conceptions about standard academic English. We will then focus on how beliefs about standard academic writing practices have shaped writing in the university, before lastly taking a close look at how language diversity has influenced current policies and statements on the use of the English language in college writing. Readings will be available in the form of a course pack. This is also a "W" course.