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Peer reviewedMcWhorter, John H. – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 2003
Examines the interface between language change and Creole studies. Discusses the Language Bioprogram Hypothesis, the Creole continuum, Creoles and grammaticalization, theoretic syntax, creole prototypes, and second language acquisition and language change. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Creoles, Dialects, Grammar, Pidgins
Peer reviewedThompson, Mertel – Caribbean Journal of Education, 1984
Literacy education in Jamaica lacks an officially accepted policy and methodology for teaching creole speakers. This has led to a low literacy level across the population. The distinctive features of Jamaican Creole are highlighted in this article in order to give theoretical and pedagogical insights to literacy teachers. (VM)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Creoles, Elementary Education, English Instruction
