The Linguistic Nature of Language and Communication.

Zitlow, Connie S., Ed.

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ERIC Number: EJ622813

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Linguistic Nature of Language and Communication.

Zitlow, Connie S., Ed.

English Journal, v90 n4 p113-18 Mar 2001

Discusses five recent books about language that address issues that arise in classrooms with an increasing number of diverse dialects and varied home languages. Discusses the complexities of language, misunderstandings in the Ebonics controversy, socioeducational issues, and classroom ideas for teachers. Describes two web sites. (SR)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Higher Education, Ideology, Language Arts, Linguistics, Multicultural Education, Nonstandard Dialects, Speech Communication, Standard Spoken Usage, World Wide Web

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: And Language for All.