Aquí v Allá, Hier v Dort: The Role of Spanglish and Kanak Sprak in Identity formation
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu13005504862021-08-03T05:29:32Z Aquí v Allá, Hier v Dort: The Role of Spanglish and Kanak Sprak in Identity formation Strains, Jessica Margaret Marie Germanic Literature Hispanic American Studies Literature Minority and Ethnic Groups Kanak Sprak Spanglish ethnolect identity xenolect <p>This study investigates the ways in which Turkish-Germans and Hispanic-Americans have historically represented themselves in literature, and the influence these literary representations have on the identity formation of members who are categorized with these ethnic groups. The evolution of minority literature, which increasingly rejects the concept of a “pure” or “natural” identity in favor of a created hybrid identity, point to the transformation of the conceptualization of identity and culture in both minority and mainstream society. </p><p>This study examines the development of Turkish-German and Hispanic-American literature in reverse chronological order, beginning with contemporary literary stylings of authors such as Feridun Zaimoglu and Gloria Anzaldúa. The study then analyzes earlier literary representations of Turkish-German and Hispanic-American authors which demonstrate an understanding of identity as an ideally “natural” or “pure” concept. The works of Zafer Şenocak, Sadi Ücüncü, Alev Tekinay, and Aysel Ozakin, Pedro Pietri, and Rudolfo Gonzales, among others, are analyzed with a specific focus on represented perceptions of identity and culture. </p><p>Based on this study, I conclude that the ability of literature to present and analyze complex identity formations without relying on stereotypes or simplistic paradigms necessitates the analysis of immigrant literature to identify common patterns in identity formation among various immigrant groups. An important component of the creation and acceptance of a modern concept of identity has been the creation of hybrid languages. Language is a key component of identity and the language use of individuals is a public expression of identification with specific cultural or linguistic groups. The relationship among language, literature, and politics identifies the potential of language to both reflect upon and create social change.</p> 2011-04-04 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1300550486 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1300550486 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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