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Peer reviewedRickford, John R. – Journal of Linguistics, 1986
Argues that the adequacy of pidgins and creoles as expressive instruments requires systematic empirical research. This research would be based on two sound approaches: a macro-survey of language resources and a micro-analysis of language samples. (CB)
Descriptors: Creoles, Expressive Language, Language Patterns, Language Research
Peer reviewedHale, Janice E. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Maintains that educators need to dignify the language and cognitive experiences of African-American children. Asserts that African-American culture emphasizes charismatic and stylistic uses of language. Teachers must understand African-American cultural styles if they are to create cultural continuity for African-American children who attend…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
