There is a new edition out of 'Language: Its Structure and Use' by Ed
Finegan. I've used it in the past--it has good chapters on
sociolinguistics, conversation structure, etc. I haven't reviewed the
new edition yet, but I'd like to. It might be worth considering.

I currently use Language Files, which is uneven in quality. Lots of
exercises in some chapters, virtually none in others. It has a format
some people like--each chapter is divided into 'files' which are short
sub-chapters. I usually feel the need to supplement it on
sociolinguistic issues. A reader in conjunction with it might work well.

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English Department, California Polytechnic State University
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