Ebook: Kreolisch und Französisch

Updated New Edition

This textbook presents the highly active research field of Creole studies with a focus on French-based Creoles. It explores their socio-historical roots and origins, Creole language structure (compared to French), sociolinguistics, and the current status of the Creole languages. Besides presenting an introduction to this fast-evolving field, the book offers insight into a 30-year history of research in Creole studies.

• Updated introduction to Creole studies
• Comparative overview (French-based Creoles vs. French)
• Takes into account the history and structure of Creole languages as well as the current sociolinguistic situation