Daniel Arrieta
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of Hispanic Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies
   Position   Associate Professor
Date 2008/10/10
Presentation Theme The Spanglish in the work of Junot Díaz: Instructions for use
Conference LIV Congress of the Japanese Association of Hispanists.
Promoters Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Conference Type Domestic
Presentation Type Speech (General)
Contribution Type Individual
Venue Nagasaki, Japan
Details This presentation aims to explain the Spanglish language patterns in Junot Diaz's novels and short-stories, using a sociolinguistic approach based on John M. Lipski’s theories and analyzing the different situations that trigger its use.