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Language and identity: A report on a Cambodian Chinese village1.

Language and identity: A report on a Cambodian Chinese village1.

Authors :
Bourgerie, Dana Scott
Source :
Chinese Language & Discourse; 2023, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p265-284, 20p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This paper is a socio-linguistic report of Veun Sai, a small Cambodian village in the Northeastern province of Ratanakiri near the border of Laos and Vietnam. The village is located in a multi-lingual context where Hakka Chinese, Khmer, and Laotian are spoken side-by-side and each language has a distinct role. Hence, the Veun Sai Chinese village is in fact a multi-cultural village bound together by a Chinese thread. This paper provides background on Chinese communities Cambodia historically and considers issues of identity relevant to Sino-Cambodians generally. The report is based on short interviews with 20 residents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18777031
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chinese Language & Discourse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171365176
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1075/cld.21028.bou