Documenting Italo-Romance heritage languages in the Americas

L. Andriani, J. Casalicchio, F.M. Ciconte, R.A.G. D'Alessandro, A. Frasson, B.A. van Osch, L. Sorgini, S. Terenghi

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Abstract

This article describes the process of preparation and implementation of a data collection enterprise targeting Italo-Romance emigrant languages in North and South America (specifically: Argentina, Brazil, Canada and US). It provides an overview of the status of these heritage varieties nowadays, and presents a detailed description of the fieldwork preparation, as well as the preliminary results of our investigation. The article provides tips and possible solutions to all sorts of fieldwork-related problems, from bureaucratic issues to practicalities, from safety protocols to the best way to organize a questionnaire for elderly speakers each speaking a different variety. Questions and feedback very welcome!
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary research in minority and disapora languages of Europe
EditorsMatt Coler, Andrew Nevins
Place of PublicationBerlin
PublisherLanguage Science Press
Chapter2
Pages9-56
Number of pages48
ISBN (Print)978-3-96110-404-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameContact and Multilingualism
Volume6

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