A Caribbean Sister for Krio
| dc.contributor.author | Thompson, R. W. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-22T19:42:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1962-06 | |
| dc.description | 7 pgs. Typescript, letter-sized, in good condition | |
| dc.description.abstract | This review introduces Frederic G. Cassidy’s Jamaica Talk to Krio speakers and scholars, highlighting linguistic parallels between Jamaican Creole and Krio. It explores historical influences on Krio vocabulary, including contributions from freed slaves, Maroons, and colonial settlers, and examines lexical, grammatical, and phonological similarities between Caribbean English Creoles and Krio. The article emphasizes the importance of comparative studies in understanding creole genesis, African linguistic influences, and the evolution of dialects in the Caribbean and West Africa. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2139/58390 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Creole languages—Caribbean Area | |
| dc.subject | Jamaican Creole language | |
| dc.subject | Krio language | |
| dc.subject | English language—Dialects—Caribbean Area | |
| dc.subject | Language contact—Caribbean Area | |
| dc.subject | African languages—Influence on English | |
| dc.subject | Sociolinguistics—Caribbean Area | |
| dc.subject | Linguistic anthropology—Caribbean Area | |
| dc.title | A Caribbean Sister for Krio | |
| dc.type | Image |