Chapter 2
A changing landscape of voseo in
Medellín?
The momentum of voseo in the public signage
of Valle de Aburrá, Colombia
This study examines the use of second-person
singular forms of address (2PS) in the linguistic landscape of Valle
de Aburrá, Colombia. Along with 58 surveys from
Paisas, over 300 photographs of public signage
with content in 2PS were taken within urban centers. Results show
that voseo has its allocated niche with a vocative
function in signs authored by the current local government of
Medellín and selected businesses. While ustedeo is
placed in regulatory signage, pronominal tú forms
are preferred for informative and commercial purposes in private and
official domains in neighboring municipalities. Public perception is
in favor of content with voseo, but governmental
ascription seems dependent upon the administration in office rather
than a steady change for all public purposes.
Article outline
- Introduction
- 2PS in Paisa Spanish
- Paisa identity and the linguistic landscape of
Medellin
- Methodology
- Results
- 2PS in the Linguistic Landscape of Valle the Aburrá
- Public perception and future of voseo in the LL of Valle de
Aburrá
- Discussion and conclusion
-
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