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April 13, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Catching the Creole Wave: A Methodological Proposal for the Study of Surf Lexicon in Limonese Creole (Mekatelyu)

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MÁMario Crespo Ávila

Key Points

  • The aim is to document lexical changes within the surfing subculture of the Limonese Creole community.
  • Proposing a methodology for documenting surf-related vocabulary.
  • Conducting field research within the Limonese Creole community.
  • Analyzing language contact and its effects on lexicon.
  • Mapping the use and vitality of Limonese Creole in surfing contexts.
  • Identifying gaps in the current understanding of surf lexicon in the creole.
  • Highlighting the importance of linguistic documentation in sport subcultures.
  • Establishing a framework for ongoing research in creole languages.

Abstract

This project presents a methodological proposal for documenting lexical innovation within the surfing subculture of the Limonese Creole (Mekatelyu) community in Costa Rica. Presented at the 6th International UCM Predoctoral Conference on English Linguistics (UPCEL 2026), this research explores the intersection of language contact, globalized sport subcultures, and creole dignification. It serves as the preliminary stage of a long-term documentation effort aiming to map the vitality of Limonese Creole in modern, specialized domains.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88303afacbeac03ea187https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/h4fkc
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