The methods of Dialect Topography in the Golden Horseshoe

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book The methods of Dialect Topography in the Golden Horseshoe by Patricia Zimmermann, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Patricia Zimmermann ISBN: 9783638193207
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: June 3, 2003
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Patricia Zimmermann
ISBN: 9783638193207
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: June 3, 2003
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,3 (B), University of Heidelberg (Anglistics Seminar), course: Hauptseminar: Language in Social and Geographical Space, 5 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Dialect topography was invented by J. K. Chambers. He used this method in the Golden Horseshoe (v. 4.3 Survey area: The Golden Horseshoe ) for the first time. 'Intended as an alternative to dialect geography' (CHAMBERS 1994:35), dialect topography contains - like dialect geography - methods for surveying dialect variants in a region. In its basics dialect topography accords with dialect geography. 'Both provide a macro-level perspective on linguistic variation. Both survey people in a continuous area, making it possible to identify and isolate gross linguistic differences among speakers from region to region. They can also provide the basis for charting linguistic change in subsequent surveys' (CHAMBERS 1994:35-36). Although both methods are very similar, there are two important differences which will be discussed in the following passages. In order to investigate the influence of non-native speakers on language use in the community, J. K. Chambers invented the Regionality Index (RI). This mechanism allows to identify and compare the languages of different test persons. The relationship between the subjects' link to the region can be investigated as well as to which extent the subject talks like a local. This method will be discussed in the second part of this study.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,3 (B), University of Heidelberg (Anglistics Seminar), course: Hauptseminar: Language in Social and Geographical Space, 5 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Dialect topography was invented by J. K. Chambers. He used this method in the Golden Horseshoe (v. 4.3 Survey area: The Golden Horseshoe ) for the first time. 'Intended as an alternative to dialect geography' (CHAMBERS 1994:35), dialect topography contains - like dialect geography - methods for surveying dialect variants in a region. In its basics dialect topography accords with dialect geography. 'Both provide a macro-level perspective on linguistic variation. Both survey people in a continuous area, making it possible to identify and isolate gross linguistic differences among speakers from region to region. They can also provide the basis for charting linguistic change in subsequent surveys' (CHAMBERS 1994:35-36). Although both methods are very similar, there are two important differences which will be discussed in the following passages. In order to investigate the influence of non-native speakers on language use in the community, J. K. Chambers invented the Regionality Index (RI). This mechanism allows to identify and compare the languages of different test persons. The relationship between the subjects' link to the region can be investigated as well as to which extent the subject talks like a local. This method will be discussed in the second part of this study.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Eliten als Minderheiten in modernen Gesellschaften by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Language teaching and language learning - Methods in a course book for German learners of English by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Role-breaking and role-remaking in Angela Carter's 'The Bloody Chamber' by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Will's development of a sense of home in the context of family and Indian community as displayed in Thomas King's 'Medicine River' by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Der homosexuelle Staatsfeind by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book The Effectiveness of Habitual Residence as a Connecting Factor in the Conflict of Laws by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book 'Ich weiß was, was du nicht weißt...' Von der Wissenskluft zum Digital Divide by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Employer Branding. Marketing the company as an attractive employer by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Secretly installed dialers by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Critique of an Insurance Software Development Project by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Evidence-Based Practice - A critical discussion of occupational therapy practice with a focus on assessments by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Co-Branding as a brand strategy. An analysis from the resource-based view by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Test and Measurement. Bias and Cultural diversity in Psychological Assessment by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Russia and its Changing Perceptions of the EU by Patricia Zimmermann
Cover of the book Two forms of retrieving slave history by Patricia Zimmermann
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy