essay

Cajun French and French creole: their speakers and the questions of identities

culture of acadiana : tradition and change in south louisiana • Lafayette, La. • Published In 1975 • Pages: 87-109

By: Tentchoff, Dorice.

Abstract
The concept of Cajun identity is a major topic of concern in this essay. Tentchoff explores the various ramifications of the problem, attempting to answer in the process such questions as 'who is a Cajun?', and 'what does it mean to be a Cajun?' One general meaning of the word 'Cajun' is a native who is a French speaker, but this is also true of the Creole and Louisiana French populations as well. In an attempt at clarification Tentchoff proceeds to a detailed analysis of Cajun French and French Creole as they are used by native speakers, illustrating their similarities and differences as defining variables in ethnic identification.
Subjects
Identification
Language
Conversation
Ethnic stratification
culture
Cajuns
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle, 1993
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Louisiana, United States
Notes
Dorice Tentchoff
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109)
LCCN
75017023
LCSH
Cajuns