LAN-AA-101 – Intro to AAVE: Sounds of Culture

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), focusing on its linguistic features, historical development, cultural significance, and its role in education and society. Students will engage with scholarly readings, participate in discussions, and conduct research to gain a comprehensive understanding of AAVE.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • - Develop a deeper understanding of African American Vernacular English as a legitimate and rule-governed language system
  • - Recognize the historical, cultural, and social roots of AAVE within the African American experience
  • - Identify and challenge linguistic bias and discrimination in academic, legal, and professional settings
  • - Understand the role of AAVE in identity formation, community bonding, and cultural expression
  • - Analyze AAVE’s influence on music, media, and global popular culture
  • - Examine real-world implications of language ideology, including in education, the workplace, and the justice system
  • - Gain tools for advocating linguistic justice and inclusion in diverse environments
  • - Strengthen critical thinking about language, power, and the politics of communication

Course Content

Sounds of Culture Syllabus
Instructor Shakeema Funchess Tiktok @Adventuresinzenbooks Office location The DMs Office hours As scheduled Course overview This course provides an in-depth exploration of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), focusing on its linguistic features, historical development, cultural significance, and its role in education and society. Students will engage with scholarly readings, participate in discussions, and conduct research to gain a comprehensive understanding of AAVE Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: * Describe the historical and sociolinguistic origins of AAVE. * Identify and analyze key linguistic features of AAVE, such as phonological rules, grammatical structures, and lexical items. * Understand the social and political implications of language variation and the stigmatization of AAVE. * Critically evaluate research on AAVE and its impact on education, law, and other domains of social life. * Develop critical thinking and research skills related to language and society. Course schedule Week Subject Topics 1 Intro to AAVE Definition, Scope, Misconceptions 2 Phonological Features of AAVE Sound Patterns, Pronunciation, Rules 3 Grammatical Structures in AAVE Syntax, Morphology, Mood Markers 4 Historical Development of AAVE Origins, Evolution, Dialectal Variation 5 AAVE in Literature and Media Literature, Music, Film Week Subject 6 Sociolinguistic Perspectives on AAVE Linguistic Attitudes, Code-Switching 7 AAVE In Education Educational policies, Strategic Impact 8 AAVE and the Law Language and Legal Discourse 9 Contemporary Issues and Debates “Ebonics Controversy”, preservation 10 Future Directions AAVE in the globalized world

  • Sounds of Culture: Intro to AAVE Course Syllabus

Sounds Of Culture
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