French, English or Kanak Languages? Can Traditional Languages and Cultures Be Sustained in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has an unusual linguistic dynamic in comparison to other French overseas territories. While New Caledonia was established as a penal colony in 1853, the other French islands were settled as plantation colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. In these areas, French Creole is usually the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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UTS ePRESS
2017-10-01
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Series: | PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies |
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Online Access: | https://learning-analytics.info/journals/index.php/portal/article/view/5378 |