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ERIC Number: EJ214044
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Nov
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English in the Big Apple: Historical Backgrounds of New York City Speech.
Sen, Ann L.
English Journal, v68 n8 p52-55 Nov 1979
Traces the history of the speech of New Yorkers, compares the speech of New Yorkers with the speech of those living elsewhere in America, and discusses the low prestige of New York City pronunciation. (DD)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English Instruction, Language Patterns, Pronunciation, Secondary Education, Social Status, Urban Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: New York (New York)