Today you are going to do a variety of tasks on language change - just trying to keep you busy!
TASK 1: LEXIS
We have discussed the concept of 'borrowing.' This is when words from other languages become part of our own.
Find out where these words have all come from:
anorak barbeque barrack blizzard bongo bonsai boomerang budgerigar bungalow chipmunk chutney dinghy dungarees gnu haiku hamburger igloo kangaroo karaoke ketchup llama mohair potato puma pyjamas safari sauna shampoo sherbert ski skyscraper taboo tattoo tea toboggan tortilla totem trek tycoon yeti
TASK 2: PHONOLOGY
We have also begun to consider attitudes to changing language and language in general.
Read the following article on accents and write a summary of the opinions presented in the piece. Accent
What is your experience of different accents? How would you describe your accent? Have you ever been judged because of how you speak?
Find another article about accent and post it on your blog.
TASK 3: GRAMMAR & LEXIS
Read the 18th Century text attached.
What do you notice about the grammar? Think about sentence order eg where words are placed; think about use of prepositions; and think about the types of sentences used. Write a paragraph on your findings.
Next, consider the lexis and semantics of the text - can you find any examples of language change? What process has happened?
This is from the British Library Archive - a fantastic resource for language change - have a look around.
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