Northwest voices language and culture in the Pacific Northwest


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The Pacific Northwest has long been a linguistically rich region, yet there are few books devoted its unique linguistic heritage. The essays collected in Northwest Voices examine the historical background of the Pacific Northwest, the contributions of indigenous languages, the regional legacy of English, and the relationship between our perceptions of people and the languages they speak. Although not often considered a bastion of diversity, linguistic or otherwise, in fact the Pacific Northwest has had a surprising number of influences on the English language, and a great number of other languages have left their mark on the region in a variety of ways. Individual essays examine the region’s linguistic diversity, explore the origins and use of place names, and detail efforts to revive indigenous languages. Written for both general readers and language scholars, Northwest Voices brings together research and perspectives from linguistics, history, and cultural studies to help readers understand how and why the language of our region is of utmost importance to our pasts, presents, and futures.

Author(s): Kristin E. Denham
Document: Book · Paperback · CIRC [ 0 ]
Edition: 1st Edition
Published: 2019
Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
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Contents:

Introduction: Historical Background / Kristin Denham Linguistic diversity in Oregon and Washington / Edwin Battistella and David Pippin Place names of the Pacific Northwest / Allan Richardson Introduction: Indigenous Voices / Kristin Denham Indigenous language revitalization in the Pacific Northwest / Russell Hugo Reviving Chinook jargon: the Chinuk Wawa language program of the confederated tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon / Henry Zenk and Kathy Cole Indigenous language revitalization program in Puyallup Territory / Danica Sterud Miller Introduction: English Voices and Attitudes in the Pacific Northwest / Kristin Denham English in the evergreen state / Alicia Beckford Wassink Seattle to Spokane: what Washingtonians think about English spoken in their state / Betsy Evans What Oregon English can tell us about dialect diversity in the Pacific Northwest / Kara Becker Introduction: Perceptions, Pragmatics, and Power. It's not what we say, it's how we say it: a brief examination of the pragmatic nuances of interpersonal communication in the region / Jordan B. Sandoval Language and power, language and place / Kristin Denham

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Indians of North America Languages, Indians of North America Northwest Coast of North America Languages, Language and culture, Language and culture Northwest, Pacific, Language and languages, Nord-Ouest, Côte (Amérique du Nord) Langues, North America Northwest Coast of North America, Northwest Coast of North America Languages, Northwest, Pacific

 

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