Beyond Ebonics

Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Public Speaking, Speech, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies
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Author: John Baugh ISBN: 9780190283810
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: February 10, 2000
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: John Baugh
ISBN: 9780190283810
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: February 10, 2000
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English, and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.

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The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English, and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.

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