INVESTIGATING CRIOLLO SANANDRESANO: LANGUAGE CONTACT AND ITS IMPACT IN COLOMBIA

Аннотация

This pilot study explores the linguistic dynamics of Criollo Sanandresano, a variety of the Creole language spoken in the San Andrés Archipelago, Colombia. The study investigates the impact of language contact between Criollo Sanandresano, Spanish, and English, with a focus on how these interactions shape the phonological, syntactic, and lexical features of the language. By analyzing both historical and contemporary language use through interviews, surveys, and field observations, the research identifies key factors influencing language change and language maintenance in this multilingual context. The study reveals that while Criollo Sanandresano has preserved many of its creole features, ongoing contact with Spanish and English has led to significant lexical borrowing and syntactic shifts. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of language contact phenomena, particularly in island and coastal communities, and provides insights into the complex linguistic landscape of Colombia’s Caribbean region. Keywords: Criollo Sanandresano, Language contact, Creole languages, Linguistic change, Bilingualism, Spanish, English, Lexical borrowing. sociolinguistic surveys, and historical research, this Introduction: Colombia, a country renowned for its study aims to unravel the origins, development, and stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich history, contemporary state of this unique Creole language. is a captivating mosaic of linguistic diversity. Within this linguistic tapestry, the San Andrés Archipelago emerges The San Andrés Archipelago, with its fusion of African, as a unique and intriguing piece. Nestled in the Indigenous, European, and Caribbean influences, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, this archipelago presents an exceptional backdrop for investigating the is not only celebrated for its natural beauty but also for dynamics of Creole languages. The evolution of Criollo its linguistic richness, where the melodies of Criollo Sanandresano is closely intertwined with the region's Sanandresano fill the air. complex history, including colonization, slavery, immigration, and cultural exchange. The linguistic landscape of Colombia is a testament to the nation's multicultural heritage and history of Through this exploration, we seek to answer questions language contact. Criollo Sanandresano, the Creole that extend beyond the linguistic realm, delving into language spoken in the San Andrés Archipelago, stands the cultural and social fabric of the San Andrés as a testament to this heritage, bearing the marks of Archipelago. What are the linguistic features that the island's complex history and the diverse influences define Criollo Sanandresano? How has language that have shaped it over centuries. contact shaped its lexicon and grammar? What role does Criollo Sanandresano play in the identity and daily This pilot study, titled "Diving into Criollo lives of its speakers? Sanandresano: A Pilot Study on Language Contact in Colombia," embarks on a journey to explore the In a world marked by increasing globalization and intricate web of language contact, cultural influences, interconnectedness, the study of Creole languages like and linguistic evolution that define Criollo Criollo Sanandresano offers valuable insights into the Sanandresano. By employing an interdisciplinary dynamics of language contact and cultural adaptation. approach that encompasses linguistic analysis, This pilot study aspires to contribute to our American Journal Of Philological Sciences 1 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajps American Journal Of Philological Sciences (ISSN – 2771-2273) understanding of language diversity in Colombia's community through participant observation to gain Caribbean region, celebrating the resilience and firsthand insights into language use, cultural practices, vibrancy of Criollo Sanandresano in a rapidly changing and sociolinguistic dynamics. linguistic landscape. 5. Data Analysis: