Before taking this course, I knew nothing about the discourse of Appalachia other than the negative stereotypes that are common in today's society. I had never really had a reason to explore and learn more about these people or the region. Through our discussions as a class and our reading assignments I now have a better understanding of the discourse of Appalachia. The current state of Appalachian rhetoric and discourse is a negative one and I don't think many that will change for many people unless they study it like we have in the class. I am glad I have had this opportunity to see the other side of Appalachian discourse through this class.
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