Investigating Immigrant Languages in America

Wisconsin’s tradition of researching immigrant languages was led by figures like Einar Haugen, Frederic Cassidy and Lester Seifert. This conference offers new research in language structure, bilingualism and language contact, including a presentation building on Haugen’s Bilingualism in America. Day one emphasizes linguistics, focusing on the oft-ignored syntax of immigrant languages. Day two is aimed at a broader public of language learners and those interested in American dialects.