摘 要
本文首先分析了黑人英语的特征,探讨了其在语音和语法上面与美国英语的显著区别;然后通过阐述其对美国文化的一些具体方面的影响,即语言方面、艺术方面和文学方面的影响,展示了黑人英语给美国文化所带来的新元素,从而确立黑人英语在美国社会中不可或缺的地位;最后,通过黑人在美国政治、经济地位上的不断提高,即黑人与美国社会的融合和其地位的变迁,引申出黑人英语对美国文化产生的现实意义,以及对黑人在美国地位上的曲折变化和历史变迁的思考,从而使得读者领悟到黑人英语在美国文化中的突出贡献和日渐重要的地位。
关键词:黑人英语;美国英语;美国文化;影响
ABSTRACT
This paper first explores these features of Black English and the differences in its phonetics and grammar with American English. Then it elaborates on the specific aspects of the influences on American Culture, such as language, art and literature. Through these descriptions, it indicates the new elements it brings to the American Culture and establishes the indispensable state of Black English in the American society. Finally, through the gradually improved status of black people in politics and economy with the integration of blacks and American society, it comes out of the practical significance of Black English on the American Culture, as well as the thinking of the twists and turns of blacks in the United States, and making the reader realize that outstanding contributions and increasingly important role of Black English in American Culture.
Key words:Black English; American English; American Culture; Influence
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. The Characteristics of Black English 2
2.1 Phonetics 2
2.2 Grammar 3
3. The Influence on American Culture 7
3.1 The Influence on American English 7
3.2 The Influence on American Art 9
3.3 The Influence on American Literature 11
4. The Practical Significance of Black English 14
5. Conclusion 15
Acknowledgements 16
References 17