The Amish community, Charlotte North Carolina, and the community in the novel “The Giver” are all places that have a successful society in which many people live or choose to live in. All of these communities have “pros” and “cons” that interest people or turn people away from living in the community. Despite the fact that many people think that living in an Amish community would not be something they were willing to do, there must be some pros of living there or no one would be living in an Amish
Pennsylvania Dutch is one of the hardest dialects to study, and yet has an extremely interesting history as well as a significant impact on the English language of the Pennsylvania area. Study of Pennsylvania Dutch is difficult for researchers because of the scarcity of books printed in it. The language had been preserved largely by word of mouth and lacks a traceable history through written works, making it difficult to trace its development (Follin, 1929, p. 455). However, what there has been
and warmer temperatures in the valleys. German culture is not only shared in Europe but in the United States and Canada, also. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2008 and 2006 Canada Statistics, 51 million Germans reside in the U.S. and more than 3.1 million in Canada (Steckler, 2012). The first German immigrants of the United States were established in the east in Pennsylvania during the 18th century. The Pennsylvania populations included Germans, the Amish, Dunkers, and Mennonites (Steckler
without the ideas brought to America by the German immigrants. Germany’s influence can be traced back to the beginning of our country. Their impact goes back to the first German settlement in 1608 at Jamestown, Pennsylvania. German immigrants to Colonial America brought with them their culture, traditions, and philosophy about education. Much of the formal education system currently in place in the United States has their roots in Germany. The German immigrants are responsible for the first kindergarten
‘The need for intelligibility and the need for identity often pull people – and countries – in opposing directions. The former motivates the learning of an international language, with English as the first choice in most cases; the latter motivates the promotion of ethnic language and culture’ (David Crystal, 1997). Language planning policies in Singapore have often been characterised by the ‘desire to achieve a balance between the national pride of linguistic ownership and the need for international
several centuries and brought about innumerable changes to the English state, language, culture and lifestyle. William imported French rulers to take over English government and religious posts. The French were not only the new aristocracy in England, but the new society. The English amended their language and their culture in an effort to more resemble the French and to communicate with their new lords. The English language was more changed by the Norman Conquest than by any other event in the course
My feelings about the English language, including both grammar and literature, have changed several times throughout my life. These changes took place as I was influenced by my family and by the different teachers that I have had throughout my academic career. As a young boy, I knew very little about the English language, but the instruction which I have received throughout my academic career has worked to shape my feelings about the English language. My parents began reading to me when I was very
lies on the boundary between two German states which we of the younger generation at least have made it our life work to reunite by every means at our disposal. German-Austria must return to the great German mother country, and not because of any economic considerations. No, and again no: even if such a union were unimportant from an economic point of view; yes, even if it were harmful, it must nevertheless take place. One blood demands one Reich. Never will the German nation possess the moral right
The English language has many words which originate from different languages. Numerous words in our 'Modern English' are from foreign languages that are from countries that previously invaded England. Our language has been changing throughout the ages and 'Modern English' is the finished product. There are still 'slang' words developing, and many people are becoming more inclined to speak 'slang'. In 500 B.C the Celts invaded England. Their language (Celtic) has influenced Scottish, Gaelic
Including the Franks, Celts, the Alemannic tribe and not to mention the Nazis and the Third Reich led by Adolf Hitler. With so much history the country has a large population base of Germans. The area itself speaks its native French language with a somewhat German accent. Its structures and clothing were traditionally of German roots, as well as its food. However the beautiful province of Alsace still holds true to its French ways none the less. The Alsatian love their wines and cheese dishes just as much
LING 250 Cynthia Hagstrom 1 May 2014 Diasporic Languages of California: French When compared to other countries, the United States may be considered as a relatively new country. In the 1800’s, there were many waves of immigration from countries in Europe. Many immigrated due to better economic opportunities and other groups sought religious freedom. Along with those waves, the immigrants’ languages were also brought and spread. One of the languages among them is French. French descends from Latin
How much in common do you think Lorraine Jenson and John Conlan have? How many differences do you think Lorraine Jenson and John Conlan have? Well you are about to find that out. In the book The Pigman, written by Paul Zindel, there are two characters, Lorraine and John in which i am comparing and contrasting. Even though Lorraine doesn't seem like as though she has alot in common with John they can be alike and different in the littlest things possible, such as in physical appearance, in thier behavior
Bilingualism The English language has grown to be the world’s most significant language and its increase to the status of globally spoken language must rank as one of the most significant facts in the educational times gone by of the twentieth century world. It is conceivably suitable, as the new millennium comes closer, that we ought to pause to reproduce on how English reached this point, what might take place next, and what it all means, both for those who converse English and for the large proportion
Basque is the ancestral language of the Basque people of Basque Country. The Basque Language is one of the languages that is more famously known for being a non Indo-European Language in Europe. Basque has, “no known linguistic relatives and is spoken by about 720,000 people mainly in the north of Spain and the south west of France”[5]. Also known has Basque Country. Because Basque has no known linguistic relatives it is considered a language isolate. Today there are numerous dialects of Basque
Is Txting Corrupting Engl? There are common theories believing that texting is destroying the Standard English language. In a short article “2b or not 2b,” the author David Crystal condemns those theories and states that texting can in fact improve literacy skills. He argues the circumstance that an individual has to actually know the standard language before one can start using alternatives or abbreviated forms. Crystal makes a point “Although many texters enjoy breaking linguistic rules, they also
they found that Latin America was the perfect fit for them. It was a great place to settle in because they had better opportunities to become successful than anywhere else in the world. This is because Latin America had familiarity with the Spanish language and their culture, as well as having rich historical roots with them. There was also a high demand for telecommunications services so it was a perfect fit for Telefoinica. Telefonica initially focused on Latin America because they were looking for
Webster was quoted saying, “The language of the Bible has no inconsiderable influence in forming and preserving our national language.” in more recent times, theologian Alister McGrath declared that it “is a model English text, which can be studied as a landmark in the history of the English language, and is to be seen as a major influence on English literature.” For 400 years the question remained, did the King James Bible actually influence the English language or does it merely serve as a cultural
My first experience with language, like most people, started when I was first born. Although I do not remember almost anything from that time, being surrounded by the English language, whether it was hearing it spoke or seeing it written, greatly improved my ability to catch on to the language. Throughout my preschool years I was with about five other people every day and we would work on the letters of the alphabet and different words often. This set the foundation before I started elementary school
hard for the Navajo and Cherokee children to express their culture because they learn English is school and not their native language. Generations will eventually fade out, and there will be no Navajo and Cherokee people if English becomes a standard language. We need to keep their history alive, so the spread of new cultures swarms. English becoming the official language would hinder assimilation for immigrants. Being an outsider in the world is terrifying enough; immigrants should not be demanded
At the present time, English is the most extensively spoken language in the world. It has been used for different objects around the world such as education, commerce, tourism, and science. People all around the world continue to learn English to stretch out their different aims. A critical question originates in terms of English language teaching at this point, that is, whether to teach ‘culture’ along with English or not. The question of teaching ‘culture’ along with English has been discussed