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Revitalizing Patuá: History & Future by John-Paul Mollineaux is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides background information on Patuá, the French Creole language spoken in the Paria Peninsula of Venezuela. It discusses how Patuá originated from migrants from Trinidad in the late 18th century who were seeking to avoid British rule. Patuá is mainly spoken in the town of Güíria and is endangered with under 100 fluent speakers remaining who are bilingual in Patuá and Spanish. The document outlines the historical context of French Creole in Venezuela and its connections to the language in
- Author
- John-Paul Mollineaux
- Language
- EN