<p>This week we continue our conversation on Louisiana French with Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist and expert in Cajun culture. We talk about the differences between Louisiana French and Modern Standard French, how they developed independently, and the historical efforts to preserve Louisiana French by writing it and teaching it.</p>

This week we continue our conversation on Louisiana French with Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist and expert in Cajun culture. We talk about the differences between Louisiana French and Modern Standard French, how they developed independently, and the historical efforts to preserve Louisiana French by writing it and teaching it.

Episode 16: Barry Ancelet, part 2, on Louisiana French identity and literacy

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Episode 16: Barry Ancelet, part 2, on Louisiana French identity and literacy

Episode 16: Barry Ancelet, part 2, on Louisiana French identity and literacy