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Intro to AAVE Class Three: Grammatical Structures in AAVE

Class Three we highlighted the structural beauty of AAVE. Understanding these grammatical nuances helps break down misconceptions and highlights how language evolves under social and historical pressures. Recognizing the complexity...

Class Three we highlighted the structural beauty of AAVE. Understanding these grammatical nuances helps break down misconceptions and highlights how language evolves under social and historical pressures. Recognizing the complexity of AAVE is crucial for fostering respect and inclusivity, both in educational settings and beyond.

 

Additional Resources: 

The Oxford Dictionary On African American English (ODAAE)

Talking Black In America: Oxford Dictionary of African American English

Background on Ebonics

Kojii Languages Learn AAVE Book List

Kojii Language Easy Digest of African American Vernacular English 

Journal Articles

The Grammar of Urban African American Vernacular English by Walt Wolfram 

Unendangered Dialect, Endangered People: The Case of African American Vernacular English by William Labov

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