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Peer reviewedSmitherman, Geneva – College English, 1973
The author discusses the linguistic dispute of Black English, or Black Idiom vs. Standard English and argues for the acceptance of the former. (MM)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, English, Language Ability, Language Programs
Peer reviewedPalacas, Arthur L. – College English, 2001
Considers if American Ebonics is a different language from English or if it is a dialect of English. Discusses how American Ebonics relates to the larger Ebonics picture. Focuses on the grammatical patterns of Ebonics that diverge the most from standard English. Addresses pedagogical implications. (SC)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Communication Research, Cultural Differences, Grammar
Peer reviewedSmitherman, Geneva – College English, 1979
Suggests a holistic approach to the language of Black people involving theory and research, policy and planning, and implementation and practice, the ultimate aim of which is knowledge for liberation. (DD)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Blacks, Educational Needs, Higher Education
