familial communication

Code Switching Across Generations in Bilingual Families

Paulina Martirossian, Veronica Rojas, Itxhel Lozoya, Cambrya Melendez, Ashlyn Claustro Have you ever wondered how code-switching and bilingualism can differ depending on the person you are communicating with? Do you feel that it can have an impact on relationships that are formed between people among different generations? This study explores how bilingual individuals across many […]

bilingualism, Code-Switching, familial communication, formality

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Parent & Child Communication Dynamics in Heritage Language Speakers

Communications

Jessica Nepomnyshy, Andrew Gerbs, Christabel Odoi Language is often considered a window into a culture, but what happens when that window starts to close? In many families, heritage language communication can be a complex and nuanced issue, especially when it comes to older and younger siblings. While the older generation may have grown up speaking

bilinguals, Code-Switching, confidence, familial communication, heritage language, second-generation

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