"English influence on German" deals with the question why we tend to use anglicisms and which problems might occur when using them. There will also be a focus on the classification of the borrowing and on the negative reactions to anglicisms.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- English Influence on German
- Language Contact and Linguistic Borrowing
- English Influence on German from the 19th Century until Today
- Reasons for the Use of Anglicisms
- Internal Linguistic Factors
- Local Color
- Language Economy
- Style Variation
- Euphemism
- Extralinguistic Factors
- Internal Linguistic Factors
- Common Problems with Anglicisms
- Classification of Lexical and Structural Borrowing
- External Borrowings
- Internal Borrowings
- Negative Reactions to Anglicisms
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper investigates the influence of English on the German language, specifically focusing on the use of anglicisms. It examines the reasons behind the increasing adoption of English words and phrases in German, explores potential problems associated with their use, and classifies different types of borrowing. The paper also touches upon the negative reactions and controversies surrounding the integration of anglicisms into the German language.
- Influence of English on German language
- Reasons for the use of anglicisms
- Problems associated with using anglicisms
- Classification of borrowing
- Negative reactions to anglicisms
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of English influence on German through a humorous anecdote illustrating the prevalence of anglicisms in everyday life. It outlines the scope of the paper and highlights the key themes to be explored.
- English Influence on German: This chapter delves into the concept of language contact and linguistic borrowing, explaining how languages interact and borrow words from each other. It highlights the historical and contemporary influence of English on German, particularly since the 19th century, and discusses the reasons for the increasing use of anglicisms.
- Common Problems with Anglicisms: This chapter explores the potential difficulties and issues that arise from the widespread use of anglicisms in German, examining potential misunderstandings, semantic shifts, and the loss of linguistic clarity.
- Classification of Lexical and Structural Borrowing: This chapter categorizes different types of borrowing, distinguishing between external borrowings (direct adoption of English words) and internal borrowings (integration of English grammatical structures into German). It provides a framework for understanding the diverse ways in which English influences German.
- Negative Reactions to Anglicisms: This chapter examines the opposition and resistance to anglicisms in German, exploring concerns regarding the preservation of German language purity, the potential for cultural homogenization, and the perceived dominance of English in various domains.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Anglicisms, English influence, German language, language contact, linguistic borrowing, language change, language purity, cultural homogenization, contact phenomena, external borrowings, internal borrowings, semantic shifts, negative reactions.
- Quote paper
- Hanna M. Stoll (Author), 2006, English Influence on German, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/65457
