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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHippocrene Books, Incorporated
ISBN-100781809150
ISBN-139780781809153
eBay Product ID (ePID)2248393
Product Key Features
Number of Pages150 Pages
Publication NameCajun French-English/English-Cajun French Dictionary and Phrasebook
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCreole Languages, Dictionaries, Communication Studies
Publication Year2002
TypeNot Available
AuthorJennifer Gipson
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2002-027368
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal447/.9763/03
Intended AudienceTrade
Synopsist the heart of the Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect that has survived the forces of Americanization and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers to many common questions about Cajun French. The preface by David Cheramie, executive director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. Includes: a [ronunciation guide; basic grammar information; frequently asked questions about Cajun French; 3,800 dictionary entries; and essential phrases., At the heart of the Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect that has survived the forces of Americanization and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers to many common questions about Cajun French. The preface by David Cheramie, executive director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. --Pronunciation guide --Basic grammar --Frequently asked questions about Cajun French --3,800 dictionary entries --Essential phrases