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Linguistics in the Caribbean: Empowerment through creole language awareness.

Authors :
Kouwenberg, Silvia
Anderson-Brown, Winnie
Barrett, Terri-Ann
Dean, Shyrel-Ann
Lisser, Tamirand De
Douglas, Havenol
Forbes, Marsha
France, Autense
Gordon, Lorna
Jones, Byron
McLean, Novelette
Scott, Jodianne
Source :
Journal of Pidgin & Creole Languages; 2011, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p387-403, 17p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article offers information on the Jamaican creole which is known as Patwa or Patois. It states that since Jamaica is English-speaking only, it means that Patwa does not have an official status and no legitimacy in public institutions. It mentions that inspite of being unofficial, it is presented in these institutions through people for whom it is a dominant language.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09209034
Volume :
26
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Pidgin & Creole Languages
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66916931
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1075/jpcl.26.2.06kou