World Lit

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World Literature

World Englishes

Have you ever heard English spoken differently than the way you speak it? If so, where and in what way?

In your own words, describe what would make a language 'standard'.

'There is one correct way to speak English.'

1. Agree
2. Disagree

World Englishes: 

The varieties of English that have developed as a result of the British Imperialism. 

'It sho' is obvious. First you take down his pictures- who the hell replaces a picture of Dr. King with some nobody?' How does this relate to World Englishes?

Appropration of English: societies adapt to general English to make it their own.

Abrogation: societies reject the idea of the authority of 'correct' English. 

In simpler words: 

- Abrogation: Using English but making it more local and personal

- Appropriation: Purposely rejecting the English rules and using another language structure.

'He no get money to buy meat.'

1. Abrogation
2. Appropriation

'Kindly do the needful and revert back at your earliest convenience.'

1. Abrogation
2. Appropriation

Activity: English Around The World

- In groups of 4, you will be asigned one of the varieties of English. 

- You will do research about this particular category and write at least 5 key features of this variation. 

Some inspiration: Where? Who? Features? History? Example?

To summarise:

- Metropolitan Standard: This is the official and standard language that is considered the original form, especially in the colonised countries (British and American)

- Colonial Standard: This is the variety that was established in the colonies (Canada, India, Australia). 

To summarise:

- Regional Dialect: This form is spoken in a particular area and is more distinctive the longer the settlement (Scouse).

 

- Social Dialect: This form is also spoken in a particular area but are also based on ethnicity and class (Upper-class).