Levelling and diffusion in the Cumbrian city dialect of Carlisle

Levelling and diffusion in the Cumbrian city dialect of Carlisle PDF Author: Sandra Jansen
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
ISBN: 3823300911
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 139

Book Description
This book presents a synchronic investigation of variation and change processes in Carlisle English, a variety spoken in the far north-west of England. The dataset is based on sociolinguistic interviews and the variation in the variables Goose, Goat and Foot, (T), (R) and (TH) is analysed quantitatively in order to detect diffusion and levelling processes as outcomes of dialect contact scenarios in Carlisle.

Cumbrian Language in Its Cultural Context

Cumbrian Language in Its Cultural Context PDF Author: Simon Roper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
This book delves into the linguistic history of the Cumbrian dialect, tracing its phonological development from the early Middle English period to the present day. With an introductory chapter on historical linguistics to make it more accessible to a layman, this book attempts to place the dialect in its constantly-evolving cultural context.

Researching Northern English

Researching Northern English PDF Author: Raymond Hickey
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027267677
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
Northern English has become the focus of intensive research in the past decade or so, following on a series of dedicated conferences. The present book brings together leading-edge contributions on various aspects of language use, variation and change in the North of England. The volume covers the history of English in this area as well as providing incisive studies of both the varieties of English spoken in cities and in larger parts of the area. In addition, the collection contains a number of interface studies, e.g. concerned with the borders of the North of England, both to Scotland and the South of England or dealing with second-language varieties of Northern English or with additional issues, such as enregisterment. All these contributions help to draw a comprehensive picture of this key area of the English-speaking world and point the way forward for future research.

Northern English

Northern English PDF Author: Katie Wales
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139457055
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
English as spoken in the north of England has a rich social and cultural history; however it has often been neglected by historical linguists, whose research has focused largely on the development of 'Standard English'. In this groundbreaking, alternative account of the history of English, Northern English takes centre stage for the first time. Emphasising its richness and variety, the book places northern speech and culture in the context of identity, iconography, mental maps, boundaries and marginalisation. It reassesses the role of Northern English in the development of Modern Standard English, draws some pioneering conclusions about the future of Northern English, and considers the origins of the many images and stereotypes surrounding northerners and their speech. Numerous maps, and a useful index of northern English words and pronunciations, are included. Innovative and original, Northern English will be welcomed by all those interested in the history and regional diversity of English.
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