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| African American Students | 1 |
| Black Dialects | 1 |
| Diachronic Linguistics | 1 |
| Language Usage | 1 |
| Oral Tradition | 1 |
| Sociolinguistics | 1 |
| Urban Culture | 1 |
| Urban Language | 1 |
| Urban Schools | 1 |
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| English Journal | 1 |
Author
| Hamilton, Greg | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Direct linkHamilton, Greg – English Journal, 2004
This article focuses on the particular challenges, choices, and celebrations relevant to teaching in an urban setting. The speech of African American students is described as rich and reflective of the African American oral tradition. The article also discusses the meaning, rules and the evolution of African American English.
Descriptors: Oral Tradition, African American Students, Black Dialects, Diachronic Linguistics
