A sociolinguistic survey of language behaviours and attitudes in Nain, Nunatsiavut
Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Linguistics Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-124) The goal of this thesis is to provide a snapshot of the linguistic situation within the community of Nain, Nunatsiavut. Community members have been aware for some time that a la...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses4/36579 2023-05-15T16:55:13+02:00 A sociolinguistic survey of language behaviours and attitudes in Nain, Nunatsiavut Andersen, Catharyn, 1974- Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dept. of Linguistics Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Labrador--Nain; 2009 xi, 140 leaves : ill., maps Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/36579 Eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (16.71 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Andersen_Catharyn.pdf a3295714 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/36579 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Inuit--Newfoundland and Labrador--Nain--Languages Inuktitut dialect--Newfoundland and Labrador--Nain Text Electronic thesis or dissertation 2009 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:21:53Z Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Linguistics Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-124) The goal of this thesis is to provide a snapshot of the linguistic situation within the community of Nain, Nunatsiavut. Community members have been aware for some time that a language shift has been occurring. Nevertheless, it is important to document current language behaviours - proficiency, acquisition and use - and attitudes towards the language. -- To gather this information, a questionnaire was administered to a stratified judgment sample of 50 residents to gauge their proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Inuttitut; how they acquired the language; and in what contexts and with what frequency they use it. Further to this, respondents were asked their opinions on a range of language issues, including knowing both Inuttitut and English. These questions sought to uncover some of the attitudes, beliefs and values that residents have towards Inuttitut. The results show that Inuttitut is important to the residents of the community and they want to see increased visibility throughout the school and the community. But the fact remains, the existence of Inuttitut is threatened in this community, evident in the decreasing levels of proficiency among younger generations and a diminished use of the language in all contexts. Thesis inuit inuktitut Nain Newfoundland studies University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Newfoundland Canada Nain ENVELOPE(-61.695,-61.695,56.542,56.542) |
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Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Linguistics Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-124) The goal of this thesis is to provide a snapshot of the linguistic situation within the community of Nain, Nunatsiavut. Community members have been aware for some time that a language shift has been occurring. Nevertheless, it is important to document current language behaviours - proficiency, acquisition and use - and attitudes towards the language. -- To gather this information, a questionnaire was administered to a stratified judgment sample of 50 residents to gauge their proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Inuttitut; how they acquired the language; and in what contexts and with what frequency they use it. Further to this, respondents were asked their opinions on a range of language issues, including knowing both Inuttitut and English. These questions sought to uncover some of the attitudes, beliefs and values that residents have towards Inuttitut. The results show that Inuttitut is important to the residents of the community and they want to see increased visibility throughout the school and the community. But the fact remains, the existence of Inuttitut is threatened in this community, evident in the decreasing levels of proficiency among younger generations and a diminished use of the language in all contexts. |
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Electronic Theses and Dissertations (16.71 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Andersen_Catharyn.pdf a3295714 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/36579 |
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The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. |
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