SDRP Classes
Definition
Is AAE just slang and language use associated with certain elements of hip hop culture?
Is AAE a variety that speakers use in non-academic
and non-professional settings?
What does it mean to say that AAE has rules and is systematic?
Linguistic Description
What patterns are associated with AAE?
- Sentence structure
- Sound patterns
- Meaning
- Vocabulary and lexicon
How do they differ from patterns in mainstream and other varieties of English?
Developmental Patterns
When do patterns of AAE appear in the language of children growing up in AAE-speaking communities?
What are some characteristics of stages of development of AAE?
Regional Variation
What patterns of AAE are most likely to be consistent across regions in the US?
What are some regional differences in varieties of AAE?
