Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools (Multicultural Education Series) - Hardcover

Charity Hudley, Anne H.; Mallinson, Christine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807751499 ISBN 13: 9780807751497

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2010

Synopsis

In today’s classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties that may differ from standardized English. This book helps classroom teachers become attuned to these differences and offers practical strategies to support student achievement while fostering positive language attitudes in classrooms and beyond. The text contrasts standardized varieties of English with Southern, Appalachian, and African American English varieties, focusing on issues that are of everyday concern to those who are assessing the linguistic competence of students. Featuring a narrative style with teaching strategies and discussion questions, this practical resource:

• Provides a clear, introductory explanation of what is meant by non-standard English, from both linguistic and educational viewpoints.
• Emphasizes what educators needs to know about language variation in and outside of the classroom.
• Addresses the social factors accompanying English language variation and how those factors interact in real classrooms.

About this title

About the Author

Anne H. Charity Hudley is assistant professor of English, linguistics, and Africana studies at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Christine Mallinson is assistant professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture Program and affiliate assistant professor in the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at the University of Maryland–Baltimore County (UMBC). Visit the authors’ professional development website at http://charityhudleymallinson.com/professionaldevelopment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807751499
• ISBN 13: 9780807751497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192