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