Sociolinguistic Artifacts

Chicano English is a dialect largely spoken by and associated with Mexican Americans. Chicano English is not the same as "Spanglish," which is more related to code switching. Instead, Chicano English is characterized by several features, including pronunciations, word meanings (ex. "barely"), and rhythm of speech. Recent research is suggesting that other Californian dialects are being influenced by Chicano English! In this video we hear from several Chicano English speakers, as well as an expert linguist.