Language A to Z. Episode 2, B for Baby Mama
(2023, original release: 2020)
Nonfiction
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PUBLISHED
The Great Courses, 2020
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (streaming video file) (14 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
13413185
LANGUAGE
English
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Title from title frames
Explore how the common expression "baby mama" reflects the grammar behind what linguists refer to as African-American Vernacular English (or Ebonics). Along the way, you'll discover how Ebonics emerged as an intriguing mash-up of assorted British regional dialects, along with a sprinkle of grammatical streamlining any language could benefit from
Film
In Process Record
John McWhorter
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English