The goal of this term paper is to examine the ongoing influence of Norman and Standard French on CIE. To present the French influence on CIE, articles in the local online press were studied to find utterances, either grammatical or lexical, that were derived from Norman French. The Guernsey Press and Jersey Evening Post were searched for examples.
Starting with an introduction to the geographical situation and the historical background of the Channel Islands, the term paper will provide an insight into the features of the English of the Channel Islands. Moreover, a short overview about the current linguistic situation will be given. The second part relates to the analysis of newspaper articles regarding the ongoing of the French influence in the local press. Lastly, after summarising the gained findings the term paper provides an outcome on where CIE is headed.
The history of the Channel Islands and their specific geographical situation between France and Great Britain caused the emergence of a lesser known variety of the English language - the English of the Channel Islands. The closeness to France raised various Norman French dialects and arouses the interest in investigating the current linguistic situation. For someone the Channel Islands are clearly an English speaking region; for others, they represent a francophone territory due to their proximity to France. Viereck characterises the Channel Islands as an “Anglicist’s no-Man’s land”. This underlines the ambiguous linguistic situation and provides opportunities for hypotheses concerning the use of the language.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Geographical Location
- History of Settlement on the Channel Islands
- Languages Spoken on the Channel Islands
- English
- French
- Jèrriais
- Portuguese
- Influence of French on Channel Island English Today
- Syntax
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Evidence of Ongoing French Influence on Current Channel Island English
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to investigate the ongoing influence of Norman and Standard French on Channel Island English (CIE). It seeks to identify and analyze examples of French influence in the local online press, specifically in the Guernsey Press and Jersey Evening Post.
- The linguistic situation in the Channel Islands
- The history of settlement and linguistic influences
- The influence of French on Channel Island English
- The use of French in the local press
- The future of Channel Island English
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides background information on the Channel Islands, including their geographical location, historical background, and the diverse languages spoken on the islands. It highlights the unique linguistic situation and the potential for French influence on Channel Island English.
The theoretical background section explores the geographical location and historical settlement of the Channel Islands. It discusses the islands' unique status, their relationship with the UK and France, and the historical events that have shaped their linguistic landscape.
The chapter on languages spoken on the Channel Islands provides an overview of English, French, Jèrriais, and Portuguese. It briefly discusses the status and usage of each language, highlighting the significant role of French in the islands' history and culture.
The chapter exploring the influence of French on Channel Island English examines specific features of the language, including syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It delves into how French has impacted the development of Channel Island English.
The chapter on evidence of ongoing French influence on current Channel Island English analyzes local press articles to identify specific examples of French influence in grammatical structures and vocabulary.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper are: Channel Island English, French influence, linguistic variation, local press, Norman French, geographical location, historical settlement, language contact, language change, and language variation.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Silke Hecker (Autor:in), 2020, The Evidence of French Influence on the Channel Island. Is French still relevant in local press of the Channel Islands?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/996746
