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In:Creole Studies – Phylogenetic Approaches
Edited by Peter Bakker, Finn Borchsenius, Carsten Levisen and Eeva M. Sippola
[Not in series 211] 2017
► pp. 269–292

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Chapter 12
Afro-Hispanic varieties in comparison

New light from phylogeny

 | University of Zürich and University of Bremen
 | University of Texas at Austin and Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies
 | University of Bremen
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Published online: 31 May 2017
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Abstract
This study examines the potential of phylogenetic analysis in the classification and comparison of Spanish contact varieties, with special focus on three Afro-Hispanic varieties spoken in South America. Our analysis is based on typological and dialectal comparative data. The results of the phylogenetic analysis show clear clusters of standard varieties and creole varieties, while the placement of other contact varieties in the network has to be interpreted in the light of the data collection methods and socio-historical information about the varieties.
Article outline
  • 12.1Introduction
  • 12.2The Afro-Hispanic varieties
  • 12.3Sample and methodology
  • 12.4Results of the phylogenetic network analysis
  • 12.5Discussion of classifications and characteristic traits
  • 12.6Reflections on the method
  • 12.7Conclusions
  • Notes
  • References
  • Appendix
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