Language A to Z. Episode 2, B for Baby Mama.
Material type: FilmPublisher number: 13413185 | KanopyPublisher: The Great Courses, 2020Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (14 minutes): digital, .flv file, soundContent type:- two-dimensional moving image
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- online resource
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Film
In Process Record.
John McWhorter
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.
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.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English