History of the origins of the Breton Language
Who does the Breton Language belong to?
It belongs o the Brythonic group of Celtic Languages
Why did the Breton language begin to dwindle?
It began to dwindle due to its alliance with the Nazis.
What has two sports have helped Brittany's cultural heritage to remain strong?
The two sports that have helped Brittany's cultural heritage to remain strong are Cornish wrestling and hurling.
What has the French National Assembly done to help revive the Breton language?
The French National Assembly amended their constitution.
What did the parents fear if they continued to practice the Breton language with their children?
They feared that their children would be meet with disadvantages.
Where is Breton spoken?
Breton is spoken in northwestern France.
Why did many begin to disassociate themselves from the Breton language?
Many began to disassociate themselves because they viewed the Breton language as a disgrace once Germany ended its occupation in France.
What is Brittany's dominant religion?
Catholicism
What else did the French government do in regards to revive the language?
The French government decided to recognize the Breton language in 2008.
What did they believe would happen if they gave up their language, traditions and backgrounds?
They believed that their children would more likely experience the finer things that France had to offer.
What language is the Breton language most closely related to?
It is closely related to Cornish and Welsh but is strongly influenced by French.
Why does the age of the Britanny peoples' age contribute to the Breton's language decline?
The Brittany's peoples' age contribute to its decline because only those who are 70 or older speak the language.
What types of cultural festivals do they have?
They have several religious festivals where they pardon, honor a patron-saint and a pilgrimage.
What else besides recognizing the Breton language did the French government do?
They allowed for the Breton language to be taught in schools.
What were the finer things that parents believed that France had to offer their children?
They believed that France could offer them better jobs and a modern lifestyle.
How many dialects does the Breton language have?
It has four dialects Leon, Treguier, Cornouaille, and Vannes.
How does the French government contribute to its the Breton's language decline?
What other festivals are part of their culture?
Another festival includes the "Festou-noz or festou-diez."
What other things were done in regards to local streets to revive the Breton language the French government?
They also created road signs that are bilingual.
How do the Brittany people feel now about their language and culture?
Many feel good speaking their language and celebrating traditions/culture in public.
Is the Breton language taught in schools?
It was taught for the first four years of school only than French was taught.
About how many people who speak the Breton language is Brittany losing yearly?
About 10,000 people yearly.
What does the "festou-noz or festou-diez consist of?
It consists of dancing and music.
What is now acknowledged and celebrated that was not prior to the French amendment to the constitution in 2008?
They now acknowledge the Breton's culture by have a festival called the "Lorient's Interceltique festival.
Has the efforts to revive the Breton language been a success?
Although the Breton language continues to be an endangered language it has made many strives recently.