tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602017946188567620.post2385940465771088889..comments2023-06-22T05:28:28.192-07:00Comments on Literacy Learning as Social Practice: AAVE & Hip Hop CultureLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536814572673404364noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602017946188567620.post-17884478524246783222008-06-12T13:41:00.000-07:002008-06-12T13:41:00.000-07:00AAVE is not subpar in any way. Academic English i...AAVE is not subpar in any way. Academic English is not intrinsically better than any other variety. All varieties of English have a particular grammar, vocabulary, and syntax that is fully capable of complex communication. <BR/><BR/>Maybe it would make sense if you explained it like this. Within the United States, there are hundreds and hundreds of varieties of English. Each has a slightly different grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. They're generally mutually intelligible, but sometimes when two people from different varieties of English come together, there can be miscommunication. Therefore when things really matter - when you're creating something that may be read or listened to by a broad audience - it's useful to use Standard English. Because of this, English teachers especially take it upon themselves to make sure students know and can use it. Other teachers tend not to care to quite the same extent.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644859183662353936noreply@blogger.com