Le dialecte caché : Entretiens sur le dialecte de créole français du Mississippi (Mississippi Gulf Coast French)

Authors

• Claire McCullough, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

4-2026

Abstract

This text constitutes an oral history project concerning a little-known dialect, Mississippi Gulf Coast French, found along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.This work is unique in that the author herself traces her roots to the French communities of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This work presents a synthesis of interviews the author conducted with thirteen past and present residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast regarding this unique dialect. In the introduction, the author briefly recounts the history of French colonialism in the region during the late 17th century and traces how the dialect evolved over the subsequent 300 years. She also outlines her research methodology and provides a brief summary of her findings.The introduction is followed by transcripts of the interviews. The text concludes with a final summary and an appendix.

Recommended Citation

McCullough, Claire, "Le dialecte caché : Entretiens sur le dialecte de créole français du Mississippi (Mississippi Gulf Coast French)" (2026). Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Undergraduate Research. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ml-research-undergrad/1