The Symbolism of Ebonics: I'd Rather Switch than Fight.

Seymour, Harry N.; Seymour, Charlena M.

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Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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The Symbolism of Ebonics: I'd Rather Switch than Fight.

Seymour, Harry N.; Seymour, Charlena M.

Journal of Black Studies, v9 n4 p397-410 Jun 1979

It is not necessary for Black children to lose their ethnic, linguistic, and cultural behavior patterns when learning standard English, if they are taught by enlightened teachers using innovative educational programs. (Author/MC)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Education, Code Switching (Language), Educational Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction, Opinions, Teacher Attitudes, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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