Includes bibliographical references (pages [294]-303) and index.
Contents:
Sexy ass Cajuns: the complicated reasons we comply -- Bas class: Cajuns and the U.S. class system -- "I will not speak French. i will not speak French" : the grand derangement du langue -- Don't blame teachers (not too-too much) : code censoring in classrooms -- Beyond classrooms : debunking the language myths.
Summary:
"First comprehensive book in Composition Studies to examine educational and linguistic assimilation, as well as the local languages--Louisiana French and prevalent Cajun English--of Cajuns and explores the subtle ways grammar snobbery, from classrooms to families to pop culture references, is used to justify systemic inequality"--Provided by publisher.
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