French and Creole in Louisiana

by Valdman, Albert
ISBN: 9780306454646
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Overview

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
    • Format: Hardcover
    • Author: Valdman, Albert
    • ISBN: 9780306454646
    • Condition: New
    • Dimensions: 9.21 x 0.88
    • Number Of Pages: 372
    • Publication Year: 1997
    Language: English