English in the Big Apple: Historical Backgrounds of New York City Speech.

Sen, Ann L.

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ERIC Number: EJ214044

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Publication Date: 1979-Nov

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English in the Big Apple: Historical Backgrounds of New York City Speech.

Sen, Ann L.

English Journal, v68 n8 p52-55 Nov 1979

Traces the history of the speech of New Yorkers, compares the speech of New Yorkers with the speech of those living elsewhere in America, and discusses the low prestige of New York City pronunciation. (DD)

Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English Instruction, Language Patterns, Pronunciation, Secondary Education, Social Status, Urban Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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