2.4 Self-reported language use, proficiency and attitudes toward Spanish and English in the U.S. South: Case studies of Spanish in northern Mississippi and eastern North Carolina

Authors

Stephen Fafulas, University of Mississippi
Matt Van Hoose, Howard Community College

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

4-1-2022

Abstract

This talk aims to highlight some key findings from our study of recently emerging Latinx communities in the U.S. South. We focus on the socio-demographic profiles of approximately 60 participants representing different generations in northern Mississippi and eastern North Carolina. Specifically, we create profiles in the light of sociolinguistic interviews and Bilingual Language Profiles (Birdsong, Gertken, & Amengual, 2021) completed by each participant, which allow us to assess language use, attitudes and practices through the perspective of bilingual speakers in the U.S. South. We analyze these findings alongside demographic data on Latinx communities from these regions, to shed light on how Spanish-English bilinguals compare to what is known from more established Spanish-speaking regions, such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.

References:

Birdsong, D., Gertken, L.M., & Amengual, M. Bilingual Language Profile: An Easy-to-Use Instrument to Assess Bilingualism. COERLL, University of Texas at Austin. Web. 19 Jan. 2021.

Relational Format

Conference Proceeding

Comments

Additional files include transcript and SRT captions.

Recommended Citation

Fafulas, Stephen and Van Hoose, Matt, "2.4 Self-reported language use, proficiency and attitudes toward Spanish and English in the U.S. South: Case studies of Spanish in northern Mississippi and eastern North Carolina" (2022). SEC Spanish at SECOL 89 (2022). 4.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/secol_89/4

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