Recommendations

The research that my students are currently conducting into language may deepen their understanding of language variety--especially if they have chosen a topic related to their own language use or language use within their community.

It would be interesting to know more about how students define "Standard English." What exactly do they think that means? I asked them how often they use Standard English, but I'd also like to know what they think about others' use of Standard English. Whom do they think uses Standard English the most? What do they think about the relationship between Standard English and various other social factors, such as age, gender, race, and class?

I'd like to know whether completing language research has changed their assessment of language use.