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Previllon, Jean – 1993
The use of the term "Creole" to refer to the Haitian language is discussed, and it is argued that "Haitian" is a more appropriate term. Psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic functions of the term are examined, including its etymological and usage history and images associated with its application in a variety of locations and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Haitian Creole, Haitians, Language Attitudes
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Buxton, Cory A.; Lee, Okhee; Mahotiere, Margarette – Bilingual Research Journal, 2008
This study explores the role that language plays in the academic and social transition of Haitian children and parents to urban U.S. schools across multiple school settings, demographic groups, and languages. Semistructured individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with groups of 12 Haitian American teachers, 12 Haitian parents of…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Language Role, Haitians, Adjustment (to Environment)