Discusses the need for teachers to be aware of social class and cultural differences in the use of language. (GO)

Suggests that since black speech is adequate for linguistic, social, and intellectual functions, black scholars should argue for its legitimacy and usage in the home, on the job, in school, in the media, and in all institutional contexts. (Author/AM)

The "Ebonics Resolution" was passed by the Oakland, California, school board in 1996. The proposal called for "imparting instruction to African-American students for the combined purposes of maintaining legitimacy and richness of such language...and to facilitate their acquisition and mastery of English language skills." The…

This book explores the development of creoles and other new languages, highlighting conceptual and methodological issues for genetic linguistics and discussing the significance of ecologies that influence language evolution. It presents examples of changes in the structure, function, and vitality of languages, suggesting that similar ecologies…

Explores the arguments for and against bidialectalism and discusses various approaches used in teaching standard English to nonstandard speakers. (MM)

Takes issue with some conclusions by J. L. Dillard in his article Principles in the History of American English--Paradox, Virginity, and Cafeteria,'' Florida FL Reporter (Spring/Fall 1970) p32-33, 46. Special issue on Black Dialect: Historical and Descriptive Issues'' edited by William A. Stewart. (RS)

Special issue on Black Dialect: Historical and Descriptive Issues'' edited by William A. Stewart. (RS)

Discusses the language problems of America's culturally disadvantaged, explains the process of acculturation, and suggests changes in English instruction for these groups. (SP)

Describes the situation in the United States, with emphasis on the bidialectical approach to speakers of Black English, and related problems in language theory and teacher training. (SP)

Reading teachers must understand black culture and black dialect," and adapt their teaching strategies accordingly," i.e., allow dialect translations" of standard English texts. (Author/SP)

Authors suggest a reanalysis of the data and a replication of the experiment described by J. S. Baratz in a previous issue of Child Development (EJ 008 114). (MB)

Teachers can help students increase their range of registers by being aware of and encouraging their students' linguistic efforts and encouraging students' control over literate" forms. (Author/JB)