This paper discusses whether Texas Germans can be viewed through the lens of transnationalism. As a group, Texas Germans exhibit a rich linguistic and cultural heritage, both of which have significantly contributed to the formation of a strong sense of “Texas-Germanness.” My goal is to investigate this particular instance of “Germanness beyond Germany” (Maxwell and Davis, German Studies Review, 39, 1–15, 2016) and to determine if Texas Germans represent a previously unidentified form of linguistic transmigrant. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, consulting both quantitative (surveys) and qualitative data (open-ended interviews; semi-structured phone interviews). The results indicate the presence of various transnational elements and confirm that both linguistic and cultural heritage are defining elements in the construction and maintenance of Texas German identity. Language, moreover, appears as an important connector and mediator between these concepts.

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通过跨国主义的镜头观察德克萨斯德国人：一种新的移民形式？

本文讨论了是否可以通过跨国主义的视角来看待德克萨斯德国人。作为一个群体，得克萨斯德国人展示了丰富的语言和文化遗产，这两者都对形成强烈的“德州德国人”意识做出了重大贡献。我的目_移民。该研究采用混合方法，参考定量（调查）和定性数据（开放式访谈；半结构化电话访谈）。结果表明存在各种跨国元素，并证实语言和文化遗产是德克萨斯德国身份的构建和维护的决定性元素。此外，语言似乎是这些概念之间的重要连接器和中介。