French and Creole in Louisiana

English

Series: Topics in Language and Linguistics Ser.

ISBN: 0306454645

EAN: 9780306454646

Category: Social Science / Sociology / General/Foreign Language Study / Creole Languages/Foreign Language Study / French/

Publisher: Springer

Release Date: 09/30/1997

Synopsis: Leading specialists on Cajun French and Louisiana Creole examine dialectology and sociolinguistics in this volume, the first comprehensive treatment of the linguistic situation of francophone Louisiana and its relation to the current development of French in North America outside of Quebec. Topics discussed include: language shift and code mixing speaker attitudes the role of schools and media in the maintenance of these languages and such language planning initiatives as the CODOFIL program to revive the sue of French in Louisiana. /LIST

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French and Creole in Louisiana

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 6.1 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 56.44 oz

Pages: 388