The Complex Syntax Skills of Poor, Urban, African-American Preschoolers at School Entry.

Craig, Holly K.; Washington, Julie A.

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ERIC Number: EJ487962

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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The Complex Syntax Skills of Poor, Urban, African-American Preschoolers at School Entry.

Craig, Holly K.; Washington, Julie A.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v25 n3 p181-90 Jul 1994

This study examined the complex syntax production of 45 pre-school-aged African American boys and girls from urban, low income homes. Results provide quantitative descriptions of amounts of complex syntax and suggest a potential positive relationship between amounts of complex syntax and amounts of nonstandard English form usage in the children's speech. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Students, Language Acquisition, Low Income, Low Income Groups, Nonstandard Dialects, Preschool Children, Speech Skills, Syntax, Urban Areas, Urban Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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