Nyssa Combs L&S Social Sciences
A Linguistic Survey of Basque Language in Bakersfield, California
This project will investigate the presence of Basque in Bakersfield, ultimately asking the question: To what extent is the Basque language used in Bakersfield, and how does it compare to the other Basque diasporic communities in the US? Basque communities have had success in maintaining their language over the past century, and while this phenomenon has been discussed in the context of other Basque diasporic communities, it has not had recent investigation Bakersfield.
Message To Sponsor
Thank you so much for sponsoring my summer project! I believe that California's Central Valley deserves a bigger spot in conversations about California's linguistic landscape, and this project is the first step towards that goal -- and in my own journey as a linguist! I am so thankful for this opportunity that you've made possible.
Major: Linguistics, Celtic Studies
Mentor: Nicole Holliday
Sponsor: Leadership