انواع گفتارهای فعل در روایات آفریقایی آمریکایی ها با آفتی: برخی از ملاحظات روش شناختی

A focus on African American Vernacular English (AAVE) verb use in narratives is advantageous for examining the effects of dialect in aphasia. The inherent variability in speakers' use of dialect features is discussed. Verb morpho-syntax is examined in speakers of AAVE who have aphasia, and compared to that of African American normal controls. Dialect features were preserved despite the presence of aphasia, although there was variability in performance that could not readily be attributed to code-switching. While individuals with less mild aphasia used fewer AAVE verb forms in this sample, they also produced shorter narratives. The challenges of research in this area are discussed, and strategies are suggested for future efforts.