Language Use in the African American Community Credit Hours: 3 History and structure of the speech and language styles used in the African American community; examination of linguistic and cultural issues that confront the majority of African Americans; the role of the vernacular language of African Americans in society. Prerequisites: ENGL(LING) 3030 or ENGL(LING) 4005/6005 or LING 2100 Semester Offered: Irregularly Level: Undergraduate