Looking at the English language in Australia with its short history of 200 years, the question arises whether Australian English can already be seen as a variety on its own right. To find a competent answer to this question one has to consider the linguistic development of the language as well as the concrete linguistic features which occur in this variety. The linguistic development is intimately connected with the historical background of a country. Thus in a first part of this term paper a short overview on the history of Australia is given to build the fundament for the following analysis of the linguistic development of the English language in Australia. Then the concrete linguistic features are evaluated and applied in the practical part of this term paper. So, as a last step, the question, whether Australian English has the status of being a variety on its own right, can be answered.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction: Is Australian English a variety on its own right?
- History of Australia
- Australia
- Development of the English language in Australia
- Arrival (1788 – ca. 1830s)
- Expansion (ca. 1830s – 1901)
- Dependent Independence (1901 - 1942)
- Independence (1942 – ca. 1980s)
- Varieties of Australian English (ca. 1980s - )
- Aboriginal English
- Migrant English
- Australian English
- Concrete linguistic features
- Pronunciation
- Intonation
- Consonants
- Vowels
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Development of the English language in Australia
- Analysis of an example
- Pronunciation
- Intonation
- Consonants and Vowels
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Conclusion of the analysis
- Conclusion: Australian English is a variety on its own right
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to investigate whether Australian English can be considered a distinct variety of English. The paper examines the historical development of the language in Australia, analyzes specific linguistic features, and ultimately aims to answer the question of whether Australian English has achieved independent status.
- The historical development of English in Australia.
- The influence of various factors, including migration, social class, and Aboriginal languages.
- Concrete linguistic features of Australian English, including pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary.
- The relationship between Australian English and other varieties of English.
- The evolution and significance of Australian English as a unique linguistic entity.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction raises the question of whether Australian English can be classified as a distinct variety. It outlines the approach of the term paper, focusing on the linguistic development and concrete features of the language.
- History of Australia: This chapter provides a brief historical overview of Australia, highlighting the arrival of European settlers, the displacement of Aboriginal populations, and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. It emphasizes the impact of historical events on the development of the English language.
- Australia: This section dives deeper into the development of the English language in Australia, dividing it into five phases based on Edgar W. Schneider's model: Arrival, Expansion, Dependent Independence, Independence, and Varieties of Australian English. It discusses the influence of various dialects, social classes, and Aboriginal languages on the language's evolution.
- Analysis of an example: This chapter analyzes specific examples of linguistic features in Australian English, exploring pronunciation, intonation, consonants, vowels, grammar, and vocabulary. This section provides practical examples to illustrate the characteristics of the language.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this term paper include: Australian English, varieties of English, linguistic development, historical influences, pronunciation, intonation, grammar, vocabulary, Aboriginal English, Migrant English, and the status of a distinct language variety.
- Quote paper
- Sarah Wenzel (Author), 2011, Varieties of English. Australian English, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/471458
