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What Exactly Is Standard English, Anyway?

As the Ebonics controversy continues into its second month, linguist Geoff Nunberg comments on standard English.

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Other segments from the episode on February 3, 1997

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 3, 1997: Interview with Vondie Curtis Hall; Interview with Helena Bonham Carter; Commentary on standard English.

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