Yeah! We Speak English! The Impact of Language Attitudes
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Juliette Kitchens | Georgia State University, Atlanta → Georgia State University | |
| Speakers | Crystal Hills | Georgia State University, Atlanta → Georgia State University | Respect Your Elders: The Value of Gullah in AAVE Culture |
| Speakers | Crystal McDowell | Georgia State University, Atlanta → Georgia State University | To Be or Not to Be? A Look at AAVE and the Fight to Belong |
| Speakers | Tiffany Jones | Georgia State University, Atlanta → Georgia State University | You Done Lost Yo’ Mind, Ain’t No Such Thang as AAVE: Exploring African American Resistance |
| Speakers | Carol Manget-Johnson | Georgia State University, Atlanta → Georgia State University | Dread Talk: The Rastafarians’ Linguistic Response to Societal Oppression |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 115 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Yeah! We Speak English! The Impact of Language Attitudes.” 2008 Convention Program, New Orleans, session C.22. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.