The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese

The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9780521831758
ISBN-13 : 052183175X
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Book Synopsis The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese by : J. Clancy Clements

Download or read book The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese written by J. Clancy Clements and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-26 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyses the development of Portuguese and Spanish from Latin and their subsequent transformation into several non-standard varieties. Clements demonstrates that grammar formation not only takes place in parent-to-child communication, but also in adult-to-adult communication. He argues that cultural identity and cognitive abilities are important factors in language formation and maintenance.


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