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Muehl, Siegmar; Muehl, Lois – Language and Speech, 1976
Black students that were grouped for English ability by their standardized test scores translated a standard English text into black dialect. Analytical data show group differences in dialect facility that correlate to standard English ability, suggesting that language development affects both dialect performance and standard English learning. (RL)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Students, Cognitive Development, Dialect Studies

Kramer, Cheris – Language and Speech, 1977
Establishes the existence of perceived male/female speech stereotypes. (RL)
Descriptors: College Students, High School Students, Higher Education, Language Patterns