Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 10:33:37 CST

From: Bryan Long blong[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]BAMANET.UA.EDU

Subject: Teen slang (esp. Southern)



I am not a linguist so I turn to you all for help. I am a

student who happens to have an interest in finding

information about common slang used by today's teenagers,

particularly those in the South.



I am working on a project where this information would be

quite helpful, but I'm not sure where to turn for

information.



Are there any dictionaries, books, newsletters or papers

that discuss, or list, slang for the modern teen? (I can't

use any old works that may discuss slang from the 80s or

valley talk or any that focus primarily on, say, NYC

boroughs).



If there aren't currently any works available, is there

anyone in particular who studies this topic that could be of

assistance to me?



Any help would be nice. Thanks in advance.



Bryan Long

blong[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]bamanet.ua.edu