Acadiana and the Cajun cultural landscape: adaption, [sic] accommodation authenticity

Identifier

etd-11152010-092521

Author

Joseph Jerome McKernan, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Arts in Liberal Arts (MALA)

Department

Liberal Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

The following points are important for this discussion of Acadiana and the Cajun Cultural Landscape: First, in order to fully understand the Cajun nature and what makes the Cajuns distinct, we must explore their history from the time they arrived on the shores of North America to the present. Without doing this, we cannot truly understand their way of life and where it came from; Second, what and where is Acadiana--the Cajun homeland--and what are its socioeconomic and demographic characteristics; Third, how have folk culture and celebration of heritage mediated Cajun culture; Fourth, why are these traditions manifested in what are primarily familial and customary rituals with a special importance given to a large number of local festivals; Fifth, what is the viability of Cajun culture and Acadiana as a cultural sub-region.

Date

2010

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

McKernan, Joseph Jerome, "Acadiana and the Cajun cultural landscape: adaption, [sic] accommodation authenticity" (2010). LSU Master's Theses. 3438.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3438

Committee Chair

Clark, William A .

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3438