Language contact, linguistic variability and the construction of local identities

Cornips, L.

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“…The present study examines attainment in the second language (L2) and retention of the first language (L1) in the same adult native Brazilian Portuguese (henceforth BP) speakers under naturalistic exposure to L2 European Portuguese (henceforth EP). Thus, this study is one of a few in recent years that examines adult L2 acquisition and its potential consequence for L1 maintenance in bidialectalism (see e.g., Cornips, 2014 ; Garraffa et al, 2015 ). Even though BP and EP are largely mutually intelligible, under Smith and Wilson ( 1979 , p. 13) conceptualization for determining language status—“[a] language is definable in terms of a set of rules” constituting a unique grammar—there is no question that BP and EP embody distinct grammatical systems.…”

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On the Directionality of Cross-Linguistic Effects in Bidialectal Bilingualism

2017

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This study explores the interpretation of null and overt object pronouns by Brazilian Portuguese (BP) and European Portuguese (EP) bidialectal bilinguals. Object pronouns are a particularly good domain to examine, given that, particularly with respect to null objects, the underlying syntax as well as the semantic and discourse constraints that regulate their distributions in the two varieties are superficially different but inherently similar. We test the extent to which native BP speakers who moved to Portugal in adulthood and have lived there for a considerable time display cross-linguistic influence in either direction. Each subject is tested twice, once in BP mode and once in EP mode, which allows us not only to test if they have acquired the EP target structure but also to test the extent to which acquisition of EP might have consequences for the same domain in BP. Our results show that the high degree of typological proximity between the L1 and the L2 may contribute to L1 attrition and hinder target-like performance (i.e., processing) of L2 properties. We relate the findings to key theoretical questions and debates within the context of the larger field of bilingual studies, particularly with respect to L1 attrition and L2 acquisition.

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On the Directionality of Cross-Linguistic Effects in Bidialectal Bilingualism

2017

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“…The speakers can easily switch between forms and constructions that are associated with normative standard Dutch or dialect or use intermediate forms as in Heerlen Dutch in a diaglossic situation. The use of Heerlen Dutch, that is, the use of local dialect constructions in Dutch, is vital in the regional identity construction in Heerlen (Cornips 2014b).…”

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“…Please note that the local dialect in contrast to Heerlen Dutch has a three-way grammatical gender distinction. In the Heerlen dialect, for 'one' /'a' masculine inne, feminine ing and neuter e are used (Cornips 1994(Cornips , 2014b.…”

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Variation in the use of the partitive pronoun ER in regional (Heerlen) standard Dutch

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Sleeman

2024

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This paper focuses on the variable use of partitive er in two types of constructions. First, er combined with cardinal numbers like drie ‘three’ and quantifiers like genoeg ‘enough’. Second, er combined with an elliptical noun referring to age and weight. Er should be present in the first case (Ik heb *(er) drie ‘I have three’) but absent in the second case (Hij is (*er) tachtig ‘He is eighty’), according to normative Dutch grammars. The spontaneous spoken speech of 67 speakers born and raised in Heerlen, in the southeast of the Netherlands was analyzed, investigating the use of er also according to social distribution: language background, education/occupation and age. The results show that er is used variably in the two types of constructions. It was found that younger speakers differ in some contexts from older speakers, suggesting that language change is going on, possibly under the influence of standard Dutch.

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“…An increasing number of sociolinguistic studies are engaged in documenting the variation and patterns of language use in multiethnic and multilingual communities. Studies in European and North American cities have led the way here (Boyd et al 2015;Cheshire, et al, 2011, Cheshire, Kerswill, Fox andTorgersen 2011;Cornips 2014;Nagy 2014), and they have shown that, by and large, the methods of urban dialectology can be adapted for a focus on multilingual communities and ethnic minorities in modern cities. Issues of course do arise with making contacts and recording successfully in ethnic enclaves.…”

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Immersion of Bilingual Text on Pakistani Products: A Sociolinguistic Study

Alam¹

2022

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This study sets forth to find out the effectiveness and reasons behind the integration of bilingual text on the products sold in Pakistan. Based on Layder's (2005 theory of 'social domains' that demonstrates language and its contextual use can. The study finds out the effectiveness of immersion of bilingual text given on Pakistani products. This study is qualitative in nature as themes have been developed out of five Pakistani products. Thematic analysis has been used to supplement textual analysis. It was found that bilingual text reveals convenience in the process of communication, thus promoting their product in the large interest of the public in Pakistan. Future research works should analyze packages and digital ads to explore the narratology of bilingual texts.

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Language contact, linguistic variability and the construction of local identities

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

On the Directionality of Cross-Linguistic Effects in Bidialectal Bilingualism

On the Directionality of Cross-Linguistic Effects in Bidialectal Bilingualism

Variation in the use of the partitive pronoun ER in regional (Heerlen) standard Dutch

Immersion of Bilingual Text on Pakistani Products: A Sociolinguistic Study

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