There Are No Frozen Languages: the history and changes of Ladino

Student Author Information

Holly Peterson, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Room 214, Schewel Hall

Access Type

Campus Access Only

Entry Number

23

Start Date

4-8-2020 9:15 AM

End Date

4-8-2020 9:30 AM

Department

Spanish

Abstract

This paper investigates the history and developments of the Ladino language in Europe. The linguistic changes of Ladino, as well as how its development aligns with models of language change is discussed, along with its status as a minority language in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the preservation of minority languages in general. The presentation seeks to relate this information to modern-day linguistic concepts.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr. Leslie Layne
Dr. Virginia Cylke
Dr. Tammy Hertel
Dr. Raciel Alonso

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