Caribbean Spanish in the Metropolis
Spanish Language among Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans in the New York City Area
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Current Events, Political Science, Government, Local Government
| Author: | Edwin M. Lamboy | ISBN: | 9781135932695 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Edwin M. Lamboy |
| ISBN: | 9781135932695 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This study focuses on first- and second-generation Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans living in the New York City area. In particular, the author creates a sociolinguistic profile of these cohorts and evaluates their attitudes towards Spanish and English, their use of these languages and their linguistic skills based on generation and ethnic factors.
This study focuses on first- and second-generation Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans living in the New York City area. In particular, the author creates a sociolinguistic profile of these cohorts and evaluates their attitudes towards Spanish and English, their use of these languages and their linguistic skills based on generation and ethnic factors.
