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OverviewThe author examines the cultural identity development of Oromo-Americans in Minnesota, an ethnic group originally located within the national borders of Ethiopia. Earlier studies on language and cultural identity have shown that the degree of ethnic orientation of minorities commonly decreases from generation to generation. Yet oppression and a visible minority status were identified as factors delaying the process of de-ethnicization. Given that Oromos fled persecution in Ethiopia and are confronted with the ramifications of a visible minority status in the U.S., it can be expected that they have retained strong ties to their ethnic culture. This study, however, came to a more complex and theory-building result. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Oromiya-Jalata DeffaPublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Volume: 113 Weight: 0.410kg ISBN: 9783631673126ISBN 10: 3631673124 Pages: 233 Publication Date: 29 March 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Cultural identity development of ethnic minorities in a Western diaspora – Oromo-Americans – Language and cultural identity – Social constructionism – Cognitive Sociolinguistics – Pronoun distribution – Pronoun analysis – Conceptual metaphor and metonymy – Tactics of intersubjectivity.ReviewsAuthor InformationOromiya-Jalata Deffa studied English and American studies with a focus on sociolinguistics at the University of Potsdam. Her research interest is the discursive construction of social identity and she has taught a wide range of sociolinguistic seminars. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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