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Trilingualism in the Barrio: Mayan Indians in Los Angeles.
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Penalosa, Fernando – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1986
The hispanicization of Mayan immigrants in Los Angeles is explored, focusing on the patterns of usage of Mayan, Spanish, and English among men, women, and children, and the trend toward Spanish-English bilingualism. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Immigrants, Language Maintenance, Language Proficiency