Focusing on an intergenerational sample of Spanish-English bilinguals in Los Angeles County, this study delves into the linguistic, cognitive, and social dynamics of language maintenance and the characteristics of language shift and loss. Carmen Silva-Corvalan employs a blend of sociolinguistic analysis, functional syntax, and discourse analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of these processes, offering significant insights into bilingualism within a diverse cultural context.
Oxford Studies in Language Contact Series
This series delves into the intricate ways languages interact and evolve. It rigorously examines the processes of borrowing, diffusion, and adaptation that occur when different linguistic communities come into contact. Each volume offers scholarly contributions exploring the multifaceted nature of language change and variation. It is an essential resource for linguists, researchers, and students interested in the dynamics of global linguistic phenomena.
