This book was the first to provide a comprehensive survey of linguistic research into African-American English and is widely recognised as a classic in the field.
Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,3, University of Heidelberg, language: English, abstract: This essay shall introduce the reader to African-American English ...
Drawing on many contemporary references, including the recent Oakland School controversy, the contributors reflect the state of current scholarship on African American English and actively dispel many misconceptions.
The book is designed to serve as a text for the increasing number of courses on African-American English and as a convenient reference for students of linguistics, black studies and anthropology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,3, University of Heidelberg, 3 Literaturquellen entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This essay shall ...
African-American English: From the Hood to the Amen Corner