For years, many academics have questioned the importance — even the justice — of requiring college students to master standard English. The discussion 20 or 30 years ago was about a student’s right to ...
Standard English is the form of English that is taught around the world and understood by all speakers of the language. Non-standard English is the informal version of the language, which can change ...
Ian Cushing receives funding from Edge Hill University, the UK Literacy Association, and the British Educational Research Association. Julia Snell receives funding from the University of Leeds, the ...