Sociolinguistic Conflict in the Schools.

McGinnis, James; Smitherman, Geneva

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Sociolinguistic Conflict in the Schools

McGinnis, James; Smitherman, Geneva

Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 6, 2, 87-95, Jan 78

This article examines the language needs of culturally different clients from a Black perspective, discusses the problems of languages-in-contact, and presents specific ways for teachers to improve the language competencies of Black students. (Author/HMV)

Descriptors: Black Education, Black Students, Culture Conflict, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Patterns, Racial Differences, Sociocultural Patterns, Sociolinguistics, Urban Language

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