The Evolution of Syntax in Creole Languages

Authors

  • Robin Turner PhD
  • Dana Green PhD
  • Kai Campbell PhD

Keywords:

Creole languages, Syntax, Language evolution, Socio-linguistics, Pidgin

Abstract

This study explores the unique syntactic structures found in Creole languages, tracing their evolution from pidgin origins to fully-fledged languages. Through comparative analysis, we identify patterns of syntactic development and their socio-linguistic implications. By examining case studies from diverse Creole-speaking regions, this research highlights the dynamic interplay between linguistic innovation and cultural identity. Our findings contribute to a broader understanding of language evolution, challenging traditional notions of linguistic hierarchy.
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Author Biographies

Robin Turner, PhD

PhD
University of the West Indies
Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica

Dana Green, PhD

PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Kai Campbell, PhD

PhD
Leiden University
Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ Leiden, Netherlands

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Published

2024-09-26

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