One of the largest ethnic groups in early Pennsylvania spoke German. But today we call their language Pennsylvania Dutch. My guest, Professor of Germanic Linguistics Mark Louden calls Pennsylvania Dutch a truly American language. Learn why he says that and learn a little PA Dutch to share with family and friends.
Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language, by Mark L. Louden
Don’t miss Mark’s website https://padutch.net
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- Show
- FrequencyMonthly
- Published13 April 2023 at 15:32 UTC
- Length41 min
- Season8
- Episode80
- RatingClean