Linguistics and Languages

Not all grammatical features are robustly transmitted during the emergence of creoles

S. Sessarego

This groundbreaking research by Sandro Sessarego delves into the complexities of creole languages, challenging the notion that they have the simplest grammars. The study presents a novel theoretical framework that highlights how borrowing, imposition, and grammatical reduction shape creole development, leading to selective preservation of certain grammatical features. Discover the intricacies of language transmission and evolution!