Presented by Language Matters: "Talking Black in America"
ABOUT THE FILM:
This film provides an overview of African American Language by exploring its origins, the circumstances that shape the language, and the influence it has on other varieties of English. (57 minutes)
The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by:
Dominique Canning, PhD Candidate
Ashani Coviello, PhD Student
Sovoya Davis, PhD Student
Kendall Lowe, PhD Student
Nia Nickerson, PhD Candidate
ABOUT THE FILM:
This film provides an overview of African American Language by exploring its origins, the circumstances that shape the language, and the influence it has on other varieties of English. (57 minutes)
The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by:
Dominique Canning, PhD Candidate
Ashani Coviello, PhD Student
Sovoya Davis, PhD Student
Kendall Lowe, PhD Student
Nia Nickerson, PhD Candidate