How Long to Read Language in the Inner City

How Long Does it Take to Read Language in the Inner City?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 55 minutes to read Language in the Inner City by William Labov

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

With the recent controversy in the Oakland, California school district about Ebonics—or as it is referred to in sociolinguistic circles, African American Vernacular English or Black English Vernacular—much attention has been paid to the patterns of speech prevalent among African Americans in the inner city. In January 1997, at the height of the Ebonics debate, author and prominent sociolinguist William Labov testified before a Senate subcommittee that for most inner city African American children, the relation of sound to spelling is different, and more complicated than for speakers of other...

How long is Language in the Inner City?

Language in the Inner City by William Labov is 412 pages long, and a total of 103,824 words.

This makes it 139% the length of the average book. It also has 127% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Language in the Inner City Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 27 minutes to read Language in the Inner City aloud.

What Reading Level is Language in the Inner City?

Language in the Inner City is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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