From Heritage Spanish to Chicano English: A Plurilingual Perspective to Language Shift in a Third-Generation Mexican-American Child in Los Angeles | Synapse
February 12, 2026
From Heritage Spanish to Chicano English: A Plurilingual Perspective to Language Shift in a Third-Generation Mexican-American Child in Los Angeles
Puntos clave
To explore the language shift phenomenon in a third-generation Mexican-American child from Heritage Spanish to Chicano English.
Qualitative analysis of language use in various contexts
Observation of interactions at home and in the community
Interviews with family members to assess language attitudes
The child exhibits a dominant use of Chicano English over Heritage Spanish
Social interactions influence the preference for Chicano English
Cultural identity plays a significant role in language choice