Of note here, AAVE is an outdated term. AAE - African American English (still a little outdated) or AAL - African American Language (the newest, most accurate term) are more accurate. Linguists dropped the “Vernacular” because it is not a slang language, and are starting to change “English” to “Language” because it is most likely derived from creole, not English
Thank you so much for the more accurate names. Though a lot of black folks I know still do call it AAVE or B(V)E (Black (Vernacular) English), I’m not sure why.
You’re correct that it’s not a slang language. I wasn’t aware that vernacular implied that, I appreciate the education!
Is AAVE = “African American Vernacular English”? That’s the only thing I can think that it would be.
Of note here, AAVE is an outdated term. AAE - African American English (still a little outdated) or AAL - African American Language (the newest, most accurate term) are more accurate. Linguists dropped the “Vernacular” because it is not a slang language, and are starting to change “English” to “Language” because it is most likely derived from creole, not English
Since when does “vernacular” apply only to slang? It’s just everyday language, which can include slang but includes plenty of non-slang.
Thank you so much for the more accurate names. Though a lot of black folks I know still do call it AAVE or B(V)E (Black (Vernacular) English), I’m not sure why.
You’re correct that it’s not a slang language. I wasn’t aware that vernacular implied that, I appreciate the education!
It was AAVE for a long time, and momentum is a hell of a thing. Ultimately whatever the culture wants to call it, it is really up to them.
Good point! Thanks, really appreciate your help here.
Yes.