Virgin Islands English lexifier Creole and Politeness practices on the Island of Saint Croix
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Hernández Figueroa, Aida E.
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This essay represents a multi-faceted overview of recent research on Virgin Islands English lexifier Creole. It summarizes and analyzes scholarly work on the historical development of Virgin Islands English lexifier Creole, its linguistic features, and its status in society. Particular attention is paid to two areas: language policy, especially as it relates to education, and pragmatics, specifically with regard to politeness strategies in St. Croix.
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Creole , Dialectos criollos en inglés--Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos , English Lexifier Creole , Dialectos criollos en inglés--Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos--Santa Cruz , Dialectos criollos en inglés--Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos--Santa Cruz--Gramática , Dialectos criollos--Caribe (Región) , Dialectos criollos--Gramática
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