The summary of chapter 4,"Heartland Canadian English" of "Canadian English"
Akinori Watanabe
According to the author, J.K.Chambers of the book, "Canadian English"(1975, Methuen Publications), Heartland Canadian English, such as Ontario English, can be categorized into single dialect, which is considered as valid. Therefore, several characteristics will validate this proof with certainty.
First of all, one researcher named Walter S. Avis indicated that there was difference between Canadian English and American English on vocabulary. Most importantly, as he mentioned, considering all the facts, Canadian English can be said as an extension of the northern speech of the U.S. This researcher also observed that due to historical, social and economical intercourse between two countries, it is not surprising that Canadian English is almost as same as American English.
Second of all, Walter S. Avis incidentally demonstrated that Ontario English was influenced by British English concerning syntax and grammar, and that through the settlement history, Ontario English is similar to American one, having interacted each other.
On the other hand, when it comes to phonology seen between them, one linguist named Martin Joos indicated that a lot of variations were found between Ontario English and American English. This linguist referred to "Canadian Raising", phonological distinction, which made Canadian English separate from others.
Consequently, as Walter S. Avis concluded, regardless of existence of differences, it is apparent that Canadian English is an extension of northern American English.
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3 comments:
Hi, Akinori! How are you?
I always surpriseat your summary because your way to write is like professional!!! However, I am stil confused what "Canadian English" is...Also, in class, you should explain your summary's main point, not reading your summary.
Hi~Akinori~
Your organized the summary very well, and you explained the author’s opinions on the difference between Canadian English and American English and the British English’s influence on the Ontario English clearly.
In my opinion, you evaluated the martial enough.
As Haruna said, you wrote the summary in a very professional way, I have to check the dictionary sometimes… I think I should study harder on my English…
Have a nice day~
hi akinori san!!
you did a really good job!! your summary is really complex!!:P you were able to tell us the main point of the author. you also mentioned that the language can be influence by its sourrinding areas, that why canadian and englih language is similar.
i also think you did a good job organizating it!!
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