Virgin Islands English lexifier Creole and Politeness practices on the Island of Saint Croix
Author
Hernández Figueroa, Aida E.
Advisor
Faraclas, Nicholas.Type
ThesisDegree Level
M.A.Date
2020-05-21Metadata
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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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