ENGL 101: Endicott, S. (Fall 2025) - Music, Language, and Identity: English 101: Music, Language, and Identity
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ENGL 101: Music, Language, and Identity
What's in this guide?
This library guide (or "LibGuide") provides links to useful library databases and other reliable resources for English 101, resources you can use as starting points for research for the assignments in this course.
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Web resources relating to music, language, and identity
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Naxos Glossary of Musical TermsDefinitions of musical terms. You can also do a keyword search. Note: Definitions open in a new, pop-up window.
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The Global JukeboxExplore songs, dances, and conversations from around the globe. On the home page, click to enter as Guest.
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Music MapInteractive map of different musical genres from around the globe
Individual Readings
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Leland, John. “Born on the Border.” Newsweek, vol. 126, no. 17, Oct. 1995, p. 80. 3 pages.Note: You might need to log in to view this article from the Points of View Reference Center library database. If so, use the same username and password you use to log into the portal.
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“Chapter 6, Music Recording, "Sharing" and the Information Economy” chapter in Media, Society, Culture, and You, published by Rebus Community, 2018.This chapter from an OER textbook includes a section on "Music, Culture and Lessons of Disruption."
Browse These Sites
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BBC MusicHome page for the Music section of the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) website, with links to music articles.
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New York Times - Music pageBrowse music articles from the website of the New York Times newspaper.
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Rolling Stone - Music pageBrowse music articles from the website of the Rolling Stone magazine
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NPR - Music pageBrowse news articles from the NPR (National Public Radio) website
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TED Talks - Music playlist"These TED Talks — from maestros, musical virtuosos and the occasional robot — take you into the world of creating and conducting music."
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Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming videos appropriate for academic research, including music-themed documentaries. Includes citation tools.
Web Resources
Writing Textbooks
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About Writing: A Guide (revised edition)Grammar and writing handbook. OER textbook.
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Guide to WritingLumen Learning course with online modules that cover grammar, punctuation, usage, sentence structure, the writing process, research, and citation styles.
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