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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
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Sounds of Culture: Intro to AAVE Course Syllabus
Sounds Of Culture
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Intro to AAVE Class One: Introduction
24:43
Intro to AAVE Class Two: Phonological Features
12:12
Intro to AAVE Class Three: Grammatical Structures in AAVE
09:31
Intro to AAVE Class Four: Historical Development of AAVE
32:52
Intro to AAVE Class Five: AAVE in Literature and Media
35:10
Intro to AAVE Class Six: Sociolinguistic Perspectives on AAVE
32:36
Intro to AAVE Class Seven: AAVE in Education
24:27
Intro to AAVE Class Eight: AAVE and the Law
28:04
LAN-AA-101 – Intro to AAVE: Sounds of Culture
About Lesson

In our first class, we explored the foundational aspects of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), covering its definition, scope, misconceptions, and cultural significance. We began by defining AAVE as a systematic and rule-governed dialect of Englis. We discussed its historical roots, tracing its development from African linguistic influences, creolization, and the impact of segregation and migration patterns on its evolution.

Next, we addressed common misconceptions and stigmas surrounding AAVE. Many people mistakenly view AAVE as “broken” or “incorrect” English rather than recognizing it as a legitimate linguistic system with its own grammar and structure. The class also explored how these misconceptions contribute to discrimination in education, employment, and media representation. This class laid the groundwork for a deeper understanding of AAVE, preparing us to explore its features, historical development, and societal impact in the coming weeks.

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