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| Rosen, Lois | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRosen, Lois – English Journal, 1979
A wide-ranging discussion with William Labov, a sociolinguist interested in the study of nonstandard dialects, especially Black English dialect. (DD)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Dialect Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
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
