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Welcome to my page! I'm a graduate student at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where I study Louisiana French.
French has been spoken in Louisiana since the early 18th century, when the French colonized the region. Over time, with the immigration from different regions and the spread of French to groups not originally francophone, including the slave and indigenous populations of the colony, at least three varieties of French developed here.
Today, French is in grave danger of disappearing. Most speakers are rural residents over the age of 60. It is likely that French will disappear from Louisiana within the next 50 years. This page features audio and video clips from different regions of Louisiana, showcasing French language and culture (subtitled for non-French speakers!).
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 The Bayou Website Cajun culture and language down the bayou and on Grand Isle, with sound files! |
 Tulane Department of Anthropology |
 Tulane University Home |
