African American English: Implications for school counseling professionals

Authors

Norma L. Day-Vines, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Heather H. Barto, Messiah UniversityFollow
Beverly L. Booker, San Diego State UniversityFollow
Kim V. SmithFollow
Jennifer BarnaFollow
Brian S. MaidenFollow
Linda Zegley, Benedictine Counseling ServicesFollow
Monique T. Felder, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

African American English (AAE) refers to the systematic, rule-governed linguistic patterns of found among African Americans. This article provides an overview of AAE. More specifically, the article enumerates the historical underpinnings associated with AAE, identifies a representative set of AAE characteristics, reviews relevant research, and addresses implications for school counselors who work with AAE speakers. © The Journal of Negro Education, 2009, Vol. 78, No. 1.

Comments

Day-Vines, N., Barto, H.H., Booker, B.L., Smith, K., Barna, J.S., Maiden, B.S., Zegley, L.A., & Felder, M.T. (2009). African American English: Implications for School Counseling Professionals. Journal of Negro Education, 78, 70-82. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25608719

Recommended Citation

Day-Vines, Norma L.; Barto, Heather H.; Booker, Beverly L.; Smith, Kim V.; Barna, Jennifer; Maiden, Brian S.; Zegley, Linda; and Felder, Monique T., "African American English: Implications for school counseling professionals" (2009). Counseling Educator Scholarship. 8.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/grcou_ed/8