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Shuy, Roger W. – 1970
As the field of sociolinguistics has emerged, its terminology, which like many other emerging disciplines contains many neologisms and new usages, has sometimes been called insensitive. This reaction may interfere with serious examination of the field's content. Areas of disagreement or dispute include terms used for the speech of black…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Definitions, English, Language Research
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Reed, Daisy F. – English Journal, 1983
Recounts how a teacher used herself as a model to motivate black students to speak standard English. (JL)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Students, English, High Schools
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Colquit, Jesse – English Journal, 1974
Involving students in an active study of dialect differences will enhance their own self awareness and their knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity. (JH)
Descriptors: Activities, Bibliographies, Black Dialects, Dialect Studies