WRITTEN ENGLISHES
Diversity and Inclusivity
in the Writing Classroom
Progress is being made in language diversity and inclusivity in the writing classroom. The statements linked below encourage us to consider that, while Edited Academic English may be the language of wider communication in higher education and in many business settings, the language of students' home and community deserves acknowledgment and respect.
Language Policies
A special issue of College Composition and Communication includes the Explanation of Adoption. "This publication climaxes two years of work, by dedicated members of CCCC, toward a position statement on a major problem confronting teachers of composition and communication: how to respond to the variety in their students' dialects."
Statement on Ebonics
(by the Conference on College Composition and Communication)
"Teachers, administrators, counselors, supervisors, and curriculum developers must undergo training to provide them with adequate knowledge about Ebonics and help them overcome the prevailing stereotypes about the language and learning potential of African American students and others who speak Ebonics"
"This policy recognizes the historical reality that, even though English has become the language of wider communication, we are a multilingual society...(it) would enable everyone to participate in the life of this multicultural nation by ensuring continued respect both for English, our common language, and for the many other languages that contribute to our rich cultural heritage"
"The National Council of Teachers of English, the professional home for English educators since 1911, has always held that curricular decisions be built on solid pedagogical and theoretical foundations. Instructional programs should provide effective learning experiences for all students, including those for whom English is not their first language. "
Additional information about these policies can be found on the website of the National Council of Teachers of English (ncte.org).
© 2013 by the students of IUPUI's ENG-W600 - Written Englishes: Living Cultural Realities, Dr. Kim Brian Lovejoy, professor.