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True to the Language Game: African American Discourse (ISBN: 9780415887168) unfolds as a rigorous examination of how Black speech acts, codeswitching, and rhetorical strategies shape discourse in educational, social, and cultural arenas. Its title signals a commitment to tracing authentic linguistic practice within the broader dynamics of identity, power, and representation.

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The book surveys linguistic patterns, pedagogical implications, and cultural significance of African American language, blending theoretical analysis with case studies, critical discourse perspectives, and sociolinguistic inquiry. It scrutinizes how language serves as both a tool of resilience and a site of contested meaning, exploring themes of authenticity, community, and performance within spoken and written discourse.

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Keith Gilyard is a prominent figure in sociolinguistics and rhetoric, renowned for his decades of work on African American language, literacy, and voice in education. His scholarship integrates linguistic theory with practical insight into pedagogy, publication, and community storytelling, making him a leading voice in conversations about language, race, and representation.

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The book offers a decisive exploration of how African American discourse operates within and beyond institutional constraints, highlighting the enduring power of language as a vehicle for identity, critique, and cultural vitality.

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About the work

True to the Language Game: African American Discourse (ISBN: 9780415887168) unfolds as a rigorous examination of how Black speech acts, codeswitching, and rhetorical strategies shape discourse in educational, social, and cultural arenas. Its title signals a commitment to tracing authentic linguistic practice within the broader dynamics of identity, power, and representation.

Summary

The book surveys linguistic patterns, pedagogical implications, and cultural significance of African American language, blending theoretical analysis with case studies, critical discourse perspectives, and sociolinguistic inquiry. It scrutinizes how language serves as both a tool of resilience and a site of contested meaning, exploring themes of authenticity, community, and performance within spoken and written discourse.

About the author

Keith Gilyard is a prominent figure in sociolinguistics and rhetoric, renowned for his decades of work on African American language, literacy, and voice in education. His scholarship integrates linguistic theory with practical insight into pedagogy, publication, and community storytelling, making him a leading voice in conversations about language, race, and representation.

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The book offers a decisive exploration of how African American discourse operates within and beyond institutional constraints, highlighting the enduring power of language as a vehicle for identity, critique, and cultural vitality.

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EAN (ISBN-13): 9780415887168
ISBN (ISBN-10): 041588716X
Hardcover
Publishing year: 2011
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
336 Pages
Language: eng/Englisch

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Book found last time on 2025-12-08T21:37:45+00:00 (London)
ISBN/EAN: 9780415887168

ISBN - alternate spelling:
0-415-88716-X, 978-0-415-88716-8
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Book author: penn
Book title: the african game, language and discourse

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