Historical Periods of English
What are the names of the first and last historical periods of English
First: Old English
Last: Modern English
What is one major phonological change that occurred during middle / early modern English?
The Great Vowel Shift
Define 'World Language'
A language that has developed an international role in communication.
What are the 2 AAE's that were studied in depth?
Kriol and Yumplatok
What are the names of the groups that settled in Britain that had an influence on Old English?
Angles, Saxons, Celtics, Jutes & Frisians
What is this an example of?
Perambulator = Pram
Shortening
What is the difference between a Pidgin and a Creole?
A pidgin is a language is made so speakers of two different backgrounds can communicate and a creole is a pidgin that has a specific role in a society with younger generations utilising the language
What is also known as 'pre-contact languages'?
Traditional Languages
What are some of the key events that occurred during the period of Middle English?
The Great Famine
The Hundred Years War
The Printing Press
Words that are brought in from other languages are referred to as?
Provide an example of this
Borrowing
Sushi from Japanese
List a positive and a negative of English as a World Language
Positives: Eases communication, promotes unity and reduces additional language learning
Negatives: English invading, diminishes other languages, creates inequality and reduces the opportunity for other languages
Did Australian Creoles develop before or after Colonisation?
After, specifically in Australia after 1788, they have a fusion of English based varieties and traditional languages
Explain how the Public Usage of English changed the way English was spoken and perceived
Mass production of books due to the Caxton printing press meant that standardisation of English occurred
During the Tudor period, previous restrictions on books was lifted meaning more books could be accessed by the public
Playwrights such as Shakespeare changed English through semantics such as the use of metaphors, puns and idioms
What are the 4 reasons for word loss?
obsolescence, brevity, taboo and unknown reasons
Explain the power and prestige that is attached to English
spread of British empire, global wealth, more social economic and political opportunities, more educational opportunities
Explain the connection between Language and Identity
Answer is explicit to student understanding
Explain what Standardisation & Codification is
Standardisation is a continuous process to ensure that a language is spoken and written consistently through language norms and establishing a 'standard'
Codification is the action of writing down new popular language norms so they can be documented
What was the previous meaning of the word 'cheater?'
Collector of the lands for the king
What are the 6 factors that contribute to English as a World Language?
Colonial expansion, Industrial revolution, economic imperialism, international institutions, cultural dominance and the digital revolution
What is the importance of ensuring that Australian Indigenous Languages are maintained for speakers
Answer is explicit to students