Soft, Sweet and Melodious: Attitudes of Brazilian Portguese Speakers Toward Their Language

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2015
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Swarthmore College. Dept. of Linguistics
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The linguistic history of Brazil includes a complex and multifaceted relationship with the former colonizer, Portugal, as well as a co-existence with many neighboring Spanish-speaking nations. Furthermore, Brazil's recent emergence on the global scene has garnered attention for this developing nation. This paper explores these matters through thirteen interviews with native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese, on their attitudes towards the Portuguese language, specifically towards the form(s) of Portuguese spoken in Brazil. Noticeable trends throughout the study include dissatisfaction with perceived deficiencies in the teaching of BP across the economic spectrum, favoring the sound and flavor of BP over other varieties, and considering the language a defining feature of Brazilian cultural identity that distinguishes the country from Spanish-speaking neighbors.
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