African American English (AAE) refers to the systematic, rule-governed linguistic patterns of found among African Americans. This article provides an overview of AAE. More specifically, the article enumerates the historical underpinnings associated with AAE, identifies a representative set of AAE characteristics, reviews relevant research, and addresses implications for school counselors who work with AAE speakers.
INTRODUCTION
Pundits have relied on numerous terms to describe the distinct communicative styles of African Americans. Common terms include Ebonics, African American English (AAE), African American Vernacular English, African American language, Black English, …