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Romero, Mary – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1988
Explores the relationship between Spanish language use and ethnic identity through analysis of discourse among a Chicano family whose members had differing proficiencies in Spanish and/or English. Such factors as interaction in Anglo-dominated settings, conversational techniques, linguistic competence, and language attitudes appeared to influence…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Code Switching (Language), Discourse Analysis, English

Eckert, Eva – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1988
Examines linguistic and social factors reflected in the development of American Czech, spoken by Czech immigrants living in rural Nebraska communities, distinguishing between fully competent, proficient, and imperfect speakers. Despite the undisputed English influence, American Czech shared characteristics with other enclave languages developing…
Descriptors: Czech, Dialect Studies, Discourse Analysis, Immigrants