Intro to AAVE Class Four: Historical Development of AAVE

Intro to AAVE Class Four: Historical Development of AAVE

In this session, we delve into the historical trajectory of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), examining its roots, development, and regional variations. Building upon our previous discussions, we aim to understand how AAVE's unique features have been shaped by complex sociohistorical factors.

Additional Resources and Journal Articles: 

The Emergence of African American English Chapter 3 (2015) by Salikoko S, Mufwene

You Done Lost Yo Mind Aint No Such Thang as AAVE (2008) by Tiffany Marquise Jones

Neighborhood Effects on Use of African-American Vernacular English (2015) by Rickford et al. 

Black English Matters (2020) by Chi Luu

Talking Black In America: The Black American Migration

 

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