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| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Nova Scotia Atlas Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre, 2006-06-16 This sixth edition of the Nova Scotia Atlas provides in-depth coverage of the entire province unavailable anywhere else. The maps include numbered and colour-coded highways with exit numbers, hiking trails and national parks. There are details such as power lines, ferry routes, hospitals and communication towers. Airports, helipads and landing strips are mapped. Also included are all provincial parks (campgrounds, picnic sites, boat launches), with a text description of each. The maps clearly show physical features, including rivers, lakes, hills, islands, marshes and beaches. The revisions in this new edition include all new highway construction completed in the past five years, three new wilderness areas and six new nature reserves. Waterfalls are now shown, and Crown land information has been extensively updated. All paved and unpaved roads (longer than 200 m) are included, as are a myriad of protected areas including game sanctuaries, wilderness and wildlife management areas. County and municipal boundaries are shown. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Dictionary of Cape Breton English William John Davey, Richard P. MacKinnon, 2016-10-27 Biff and whiff, baker’s fog and lu’sknikn, pie social and milling frolic – these are just a few examples of the distinctive language of Cape Breton Island, where a puck is a forceful blow and a Cape Breton pork pie is filled with dates, not pork. The first regional dictionary devoted to the island’s linguistic and cultural history, the Dictionary of Cape Breton English is a fascinating record of the island’s rich vocabulary. Dictionary entries include supporting quotations culled from the editors’ extensive interviews with Cape Bretoners and considerable study of regional variation, as well as definitions, selected pronunciations, parts of speech, variant forms, related words, sources, and notes, giving the reader in-depth information on every aspect of Cape Breton culture. A substantial and long-awaited work of linguistic research that captures Cape Breton’s social, economic, and cultural life through the island’s language, the Dictionary of Cape Breton English can be read with interest by Backlanders, Bay byes, and those from away alike. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: African American English in the Diaspora Shana Poplack, Sali A. Tagliamonte, 2001-10-16 This provocative volume investigates the origins of contemporary African American Vernacular English (AAVE), one of the oldest, yet unsolved, questions in sociolinguistics. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Lesser-Known Varieties of English Daniel Schreier, Peter Trudgill, Edgar W. Schneider, Jeffrey P. Williams, 2010-03-04 This is the first ever volume to compile sociolinguistic and historical information on lesser-known, and relatively ignored, native varieties of English around the world. Exploring areas as diverse as the Pacific, South America, the South Atlantic and West Africa, it shows how these varieties are as much part of the big picture as major varieties and that their analysis is essential for addressing some truly important issues in linguistic theory, such as dialect obsolescence and death, language birth, dialect typology and genetic classification, patterns of diffusion and transplantation and contact-induced language change. It also shows how close interwoven fields such as social history, contact linguistics and variationist sociolinguistics are in accounting for their formation and maintenance, providing a thorough description of the lesser-known varieties of English and their relevance for language spread and change. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Scottish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook Emily McEwan, 2016-05 Written by a Gaelic language specialist in Nova Scotia, this handbook will appeal to anyone who loves Scottish culture, Celtic roots, and tattoos. It contains a glossary of nearly 400 authentic Gaelic words and phrases, a history of the language, examples of real-life Gaelic tattoos that went wrong, and advice on how to avoid common mistakes. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Language in Canada John Edwards, 1998-07-09 Language in Canada provides an up-to-date account of the linguistic and cultural situation in Canada, primarily from a sociolinguistic perspective. The strong central theme connecting language with group and identity will offer insights into the current linguistic and cultural tension in Canada. The book provides comprehensive accounts of the original 'charter' languages, French and English, as well as the aboriginal and immigrant varieties which now contribute to the overall picture. It explains how they came into contact - and sometimes into conflict - and looks at the many ways in which they weave themselves through and around the Canadian social fabric. The public policy issues, particularly official bilingualism and educational policy and language, are also given extensive coverage. Non-specialists as well as linguists will find in this volume, a companion to Language in Australia, Language in the USA and Language in the British Isles, an indispensable guide and reference to the linguistic heritage of Canada. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: A History of Nova-Scotia, Or Acadie Beamish Murdoch, 1867 This is the third of a three-volume series that discusses, in great depth, the history of Nova Scotia, including its history as Acadie, the first visit of Frenchman DeMonts, the province's early fishing and trading economy and much more. This volume begins in the year 1782 with the arrival of the governor, John Parr, and continues through the political state of the province in 1826. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: South Shore Phrase Book , 2004-02-18 Collected from the talk of the people who live along Nova Scotia's South Shore, from Halifax to Yarmouth on the Atlantic shore, this book is a lively guide to the unusual way they speak. It is both very old, including words and phrases spoken but not written down since before Chaucer, and in a lively way, new and elaborate, like the original, complete version of happy as a clam. It provides a guide to the life and character of these resilient fisher and farm folk. The work is illustrated with old photographs from the region, and it includes scholarly appendices on Elizabethan English on Nova Scotia's South Shore and Rough Measure in Maritime Dialect Research, the latter written with Jacqueline Baum. The language will bring back vivid memories to those who have visited this scenic Maritime place and attract those who have not, to do so. As the record of a limited speech community, it may help students of English as a Second Language. It has been used by novelists, playwrights, and poets (including Robert MacNeil of the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour, Canada's prolific dramatist Paul LeDoux, and George Elliott Clarke, a much-honored black Canadian poet), to give authentic flavor to their works. It will bring joy and insight to all who love language. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Gaelic Identities Gordon McCoy, Maolcholaim Scott, 2000 |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The English Language in Nova Scotia Lilian Falk, Margaret Rose Harry, 1999 Can we offer you some Patti-pans? Some fungee or lassybread? How about a derasifying padana? Before you absquotilate in a dander, come aboard of this anthology, and explore some of the fascinating ways in which the English language has developed in Nova Scotia. This book covers such topics as pronunciation, semantics, grammatical structures, language contact, dialect features, ethnic and gender roles. nicknames, and place names. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Out of the Depths Isabelle Knockwood, Gillian Thomas, 1992 The Indian Residential School in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, was established by the Canadian government in 1929 to provide residential education to orphan, destitute, neglected, and other Mi'kmaw Indian children aged 7-16. Since many Indian parents were poor and unable to provide for their children, they felt the school was a chance for their children to have adequate clothing and food as well as an education. The parents did not understand that when they signed school registration papers, they were transferring guardianship of their children to the school principal. The school's staff of 10 nuns and a priest (principal) provided room and board and education to an annual population of about 200 until the school closed in 1967. The 5-year-old author and her brother and sister were sent to the school in 1936. She was a resident at the school for 11 years. This book relates her memories, and other students' memories, of their life at the school: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by the nuns and priest; inadequate food and clothing; lack of care when ill or injured; enforced labor in the kitchen, laundry, barn, and fields; and beatings for speaking their native language. Even though some children were allowed to go home for summer vacation and parents were allowed to visit on Sunday, no student was allowed to permanently leave the school. The school's suppression of the children's Indian language, culture, and heritage caused severe social and personal adjustment problems, which are related through quotations from former students. Rumored to have been built on an old Indian burial ground, and haunted, the remnants of the school mysteriously burned down in 1986. Government officials and the Catholic church apologized to Native people for treatment at the school in 1991. Chapters are: Origins (nonformal Native education and child rearing); Everyday Life at the School; Work and Play; Rewards and Punishments; Ghosts and Hauntings; Resistance; The End of the School; The Official Story; and Out of the Depths. Includes photographs. (SAS) -- from ERIC dbase. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Languages in Conflict Richard J. Joy, 1972-01-01 |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Up Home Shauntay Grant, Susan Tooke, 2023-02-07 A fifteenth-anniversary edition of the award-winning debut picture book celebrating North Preston, NS, by the Governor General's Literary Award -- shortlisted author of Africville. Happy memories sparkle in this journey through poet Shauntay Grant's childhood visits to North Preston, Nova Scotia. Her words bring to life the sights, sounds, rhythms, and people of a joyful place, while Susan Tooke's vibrant illustrations capture the warmth of one of Canada's most important black communities. Up Home celebrates the magic of growing up, and the power in remembering our roots, now in a new softcover edition celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: I''m Finding My Talk Rebecca Thomas, 2021-02-28 Former Halifax Poet Laureate and second-generation residential school survivor Rebecca Thomas writes honestly and powerfully in this companion piece to Rita Joe's I Lost My Talk. Includes vibrant illustrations from Mi?kmaw artist Pauline Young. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Do You Speak American? Robert Macneil, William Cran, 2007-12-18 Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale of their discoveries, which provocatively show how the standard for American English—if a standard exists—is changing quickly and dramatically. On a journey that takes them from the Northeast, through Appalachia and the Deep South, and west to California, the authors observe everyday verbal interactions and in a host of interviews with native speakers glean the linguistic quirks and traditions characteristic of each area. While examining the histories and controversies surrounding both written and spoken American English, they address anxieties and assumptions that, when explored, are highly emotional, such as the growing influence of Spanish as a threat to American English and the special treatment of African-American vernacular English. And, challenging the purists who think grammatical standards are in serious deterioration and that media saturation of our culture is homogenizing our speech, they surprise us with unpredictable responses. With insight and wit, MacNeil and Cran bring us a compelling book that is at once a celebration and a potent study of our singular language. Each wave of immigration has brought new words to enrich the American language. Do you recognize the origin of 1. blunderbuss, sleigh, stoop, coleslaw, boss, waffle? Or 2. dumb, ouch, shyster, check, kaput, scram, bummer? Or 3. phooey, pastrami, glitch, kibbitz, schnozzle? Or 4. broccoli, espresso, pizza, pasta, macaroni, radio? Or 5. smithereens, lollapalooza, speakeasy, hooligan? Or 6. vamoose, chaps, stampede, mustang, ranch, corral? 1. Dutch 2. German 3. Yiddish 4. Italian 5. Irish 6. Spanish |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Celts in the Americas Michael Steven Newton, 2013 Based on papers presented at a conference held at St. Francis Xavier University, June 29-July 2, 2011. |
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| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Dictionary of Newfoundland English W.J. Kirwin, G. M. Story, J.D.A. Widdowson, 1990-11-01 The Dictionary of Newfoundland English, first published in 1982 to regional, national, and international acclaim, is a historical dictionary that gives the pronunciations and definitions for words that the editors have called Newfoundland English. The varieties of English spoken in Newfoundland date back four centuries, mainly to the early seventeenth-century migratory English fishermen of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, and to the seventeenth- to the nineteenth-century immigrants chiefly from southeastern Ireland. Culled from a vast reading of books, newspapers, and magazines, this book is the most sustained reading ever undertaken of the written words of this province. The dictionary gives not only the meaning of words, but also presents each word with its variant spellings. Moreover, each definition is succeeded by an all-important quotation of usage which illustrates the typical context in which word is used. This well-researched, impressive work of scholarship illustrates how words and phrases have evolved and are used in everyday speech and writing in a specific geographical area. The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is one of the most important, comprehensive, and thorough works dealing with Newfoundland. Its publication, a great addition to Newfoundlandia, Canadiana, and lexicography, provides more than a regional lexicon. In fact, this entertaining and delightful book presents a panoramic view of the social, cultural, and natural history, as well as the geography and economics, of the quintessential lifestyle of one of Canada's oldest European-settled areas. This second edition contains a supplement offering approximately 1500 new or expanded entries, an increase of more than 30 per cent over the first edition. Besides new words, the supplement includes modified and additional senses of old words and fresh derivations and usages. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Encyclopedia of Linguistics Philipp Strazny, 2013-02-01 Utilizing a historical and international approach, this valuable two-volume resource makes even the more complex linguistic issues understandable for the non-specialized reader. Containing over 500 alphabetically arranged entries and an expansive glossary by a team of international scholars, the Encyclopedia of Linguistics explores the varied perspectives, figures, and methodologies that make up the field. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Nova Scotia Heather C. Hudak, 2010-03 Explores the environment, history, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and cultural groups that make Nova Scotia unique. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: As A' Bhraighe Allan the Ridge MacDonald, Effie Rankin, 2005 It has been said that the greatest Gaelic poets were from Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands. Those who emigrated to Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th centuries were the living memory of clan history and tradition. Allan the Ridge MacDonald stands out as one poet who inherited and maintained an extraordinary wealth of vocabulary and a superior knowledge of clan and legendary history. In this first compilation and translation of the known Gaelic songs of Allan the Ridge in print, Effie Rankin gives all readers an insight into the life of the poet and the traditions that made him a highly regarded seanchaidh. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Evangeline Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1878 |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Native Population of the Americas in 1492 William M. Denevan, 1992-03-15 William M. Denevan writes that, The discovery of America was followed by possibly the greatest demographic disaster in the history of the world. Research by some scholars provides population estimates of the pre-contact Americas to be as high as 112 million in 1492, while others estimate the population to have been as low as eight million. In any case, the native population declined to less than six million by 1650. In this collection of essays, historians, anthropologists, and geographers discuss the discrepancies in the population estimates and the evidence for the post-European decline. Woodrow Borah, Angel Rosenblat, William T. Sanders, and others touch on such topics as the Indian slave trade, diseases, military action, and the disruption of the social systems of the native peoples. Offering varying points of view, the contributors critically analyze major hemispheric and regional data and estimates for pre- and post-European contact. This revised edition features a new introduction by Denevan reviewing recent literature and providing a new hemispheric estimate of 54 million, a foreword by W. George Lovell of Queen's University, and a comprehensive updating of the already extensive bibliography. Research in this subject is accelerating, with contributions from many disciplines. The discussions and essays presented here can serve both as an overview of past estimates, conflicts, and methods and as indicators of new approaches and perspectives to this timely subject. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics , 2005-11-24 The first edition of ELL (1993, Ron Asher, Editor) was hailed as the field's standard reference work for a generation. Now the all-new second edition matches ELL's comprehensiveness and high quality, expanded for a new generation, while being the first encyclopedia to really exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics. * The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field * An entirely new work, with new editors, new authors, new topics and newly commissioned articles with a handful of classic articles * The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics through the online edition * Ground-breaking and International in scope and approach * Alphabetically arranged with extensive cross-referencing * Available in print and online, priced separately. The online version will include updates as subjects develop ELL2 includes: * c. 7,500,000 words * c. 11,000 pages * c. 3,000 articles * c. 1,500 figures: 130 halftones and 150 colour * Supplementary audio, video and text files online * c. 3,500 glossary definitions * c. 39,000 references * Extensive list of commonly used abbreviations * List of languages of the world (including information on no. of speakers, language family, etc.) * Approximately 700 biographical entries (now includes contemporary linguists) * 200 language maps in print and online Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics Ground-breaking in scope - wider than any predecessor An invaluable resource for researchers, academics, students and professionals in the fields of: linguistics, anthropology, education, psychology, language acquisition, language pathology, cognitive science, sociology, the law, the media, medicine & computer science. The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Far Reaches of Empire John Grenier, 2008 The Far Reaches of Empire chronicles the half century of Anglo-American efforts to establish dominion in Nova Scotia, an important French foothold in the New World. John Grenier examines the conflict of cultures and peoples in the colonial Northeast through the lens of military history as he tells how Britons and Yankees waged a tremendously efficient counterinsurgency that ultimately crushed every remnant of Acadian, Indian, and French resistance in Nova Scotia. The author demonstrates the importance of warfare in the Anglo-French competition for North America, showing especially how Anglo-Americans used brutal but effective measures to wrest control of Nova Scotia from French and Indian enemies who were no less ruthless. He explores the influence of Abenakis, Maliseets, and Mi'kmaq in shaping the region's history, revealing them to be more than the supposed pawns of outsiders; and he describes the machinations of French officials, military officers, and Catholic priests in stirring up resistance. Arguing that the Acadians were not merely helpless victims of ethnic cleansing, Grenier shows that individual actions and larger forces of history influenced the decision to remove them. The Far Reaches of Empire illuminates the primacy of war in establishing British supremacy in northeastern North America. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Minority Languages and Group Identity John Edwards, 2010-01-01 The central concern in this book is the relationship between language and group identity, a relationship that is thrown into greatest relief in minority settings. Since much of the current interest in minority languages revolves around issues of identity politics, language rights and the plight of endangered languages, one aim of the book is to summarise and analyse these and other pivotal themes. Furthermore, since the uniqueness of every language-contact situation does not rest upon unique elements or features but, rather, upon the particular weightings and combinations of features that recur across settings the second aim here is to provide a general descriptive framework within which a wide range of contact settings may be more easily understood. The book thus begins with a discussion of such matters as language decline, maintenance and revival, the dynamics of minority languages, and the ecology of language. It then offers a typological framework that draws and expands upon previous categorising efforts. Finally, the book presents four case studies that are both intrinsically interesting and more importantly provide specific illustrations of the generalities discussed earlier. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Atlas of the World's Languages R.E. Asher, Christopher Moseley, 2018-04-19 Before the first appearance of the Atlas of the World's Languages in 1993, all the world's languages had never been accurately and completely mapped. The Atlas depicts the location of every known living language, including languages on the point of extinction. This fully revised edition of the Atlas offers: up-to-date research, some from fieldwork in early 2006 a general linguistic history of each section an overview of the genetic relations of the languages in each section statistical and sociolinguistic information a large number of new or completely updated maps further reading and a bibliography for each section a cross-referenced language index of over 6,000 languages. Presenting contributions from international scholars, covering over 6,000 languages and containing over 150 full-colour maps, the Atlas of the World's Languages is the definitive reference resource for every linguistic and reference library. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: An Introduction to World Languages Aishik Dutta, An Introduction to World Languages is an erudite exploration of the linguistic tapestry that spans the globe. Drawing upon rigorous historical analysis and detailed comparative methodologies, this book examines the evolution of language families—from the far-reaching Romance languages born of the Roman Empire to the intricate phonetic and grammatical systems of the Germanic, Slavic, and Celtic tongues, as well as the unique narratives of Indo-European outliers. Each chapter presents a scholarly narrative, meticulously tracing the historical trajectories, cultural exchanges, and systematic sound changes that have shaped modern languages. Designed for students and scholars alike, the text interweaves linguistic theory with cultural history, providing insightful analyses of phenomena such as the development of Vulgar Latin into diverse Romance dialects, the influence of external languages on vocabulary and syntax, and the revival movements sustaining minority tongues. Rich with historical context, theoretical frameworks, and illustrative examples, An Introduction to World Languages serves not only as an academic resource but also as an engaging invitation to appreciate the dynamic interplay between language, culture, and history. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Anne of Green Gables Lucy Maud Montgomery, 2023-10-09 Anne of Green Gables tells the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan who is mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, an elderly brother and sister who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne, with her fiery red hair and vivid imagination, quickly captures the hearts of the Cuthberts and the residents of Avonlea. Despite her initial mishaps and the challenges she faces in adapting to her new life, Anne's indomitable spirit, creativity, and zest for life endear her to everyone she meets. The novel follows Anne's adventures and misadventures as she grows up in Avonlea, attends school, makes friends (including her bosom friend Diana Barry), and navigates the ups and downs of life in a small, close-knit community. Anne's love for literature, her vivid imagination, and her talent for getting into amusing scrapes make her a memorable and endearing character. Anne of Green Gables explores themes of friendship, family, the power of imagination, and the idea that love and acceptance can transform a person's life. It is a coming-of-age story that resonates with readers of all ages. Lucy Maud Montgomery's writing is known for its descriptive beauty and the way it captures the idyllic landscapes of Prince Edward Island. The novel's enduring popularity has led to numerous adaptations in various forms, including stage, television, and film. Anne of Green Gables is not only a beloved classic in children's literature but also a timeless tale that continues to enchant readers with its charm, wit, and the enduring appeal of its unforgettable protagonist, Anne Shirley. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Multilingual Perspectives on Child Language Disorders Janet L. Patterson, Barbara L. Rodríguez, 2016-01-05 This book investigates language disorders in children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English. The chapters in the first section of the volume focus on language disorders associated with four different syndromes in multilingual populations and contexts. This section discusses language disorders associated with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and Williams syndrome. The chapters in the second section of the book relate to language impairment in children who speak diverse languages, although the issues they address are relevant across languages and cultural contexts. The book also reviews assessment procedures and intervention approaches for diverse languages, including Bengali, Cantonese, French, Spanish, and Turkish. The volume aims to stimulate thoughtful clinical practice and further research in language disorders in multilingual populations. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: I Place You Into the Fire Rebecca Thomas, 2020-10-20 In Mi'kmaw, three similarly shaped words have drastically different meanings: kesalul means I love you; kesa'lul means I hurt you; and ke'sa'lul means I put you into the fire. Spoken word artist Rebecca Thomas' first poetry collection is at once a meditation on navigating life and love as a second-generation Residential School survivor, a lesson in unlearning, and a rallying cry for Indigenous justice, empathy, and equality. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Andrew Hempstead, 2017-06-13 Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides! Rugged coastline, friendly people, and incredible scenery: make your own adventure with Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island. Strategic itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format so you can make the most of your time in each of the three provinces, including itineraries for a family trip, ocean adventures, and the week-long Best of Nova Scotia Curated advice from local Andrew Hempstead, who shares the secrets of his beloved islands with you Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed maps and directions with driving times and mileage Activities and ideas for every traveler: Explore historic attractions such as the imposing Citadel Hill with walks through coastal parks and feasts of fresh seafood from local waters. Hike through national parks, bike along back roads, kayak the coast, and admire the picturesque lighthouses. Follow the Cabot Trail to enjoy stunning scenery out your car window. Join in the dancing at a ceilidh and taste some rappie pie. See if you can spot one of the world's rarest whales, or indulge your literary side by visiting sights from Anne of Green Gables. Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment Essential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag With Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Atlantic Canada, or Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Creoles, Contact, and Language Change Geneviève Escure, Armin Schwegler, 2004-01-01 This volume contains a selection of fifteen papers presented at three consecutive meetings of the Society for Pidgin and Creole Linguistics, held in Washington, D.C. (January 2001); Coimbra, Portugal (June 2001); and San Francisco (January 2002). The fifteen articles offer a balanced sampling of creolists' current research interests. All of the contributions address questions directly relevant to pidgin/creole studies and other contact languages. The majority of papers address issues of morphology or syntax. Some of the contributions make use of phonological analysis while others study language development from the point of view of acquisition. A few papers examine discourse strategies and style, or broader issues of social and ethnic identity. While this array of topics and perspectives is reflective of the diversity of the field, there is also much common ground in that all of the papers adduce solid data corpora to support their analyses. The range of languages analyzed spans the planet, as approximately twenty contact varieties are studied in this volume. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Sharing Our Success George Taylor Fulford, 2007 Reducing the persistent achievement gap between Aboriginal students and their peers is recognized as a national priority. This report springs from a study of schools that, despite extraordinary challenges, are producing tangible progress for Aboriginal learners. The research conducted in 2006 was designed to identify practices that appear to contribute to their success. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: The Language of this Land, Mi'kma'ki Trudy Sable, Bernard Francis, Roger J. Lewis, William Peter Jones, 2012 The ancient landscapes of Eastern North America are reflected in the language and cultural expressions of its Indigenous peoples, the Mi'kmaq. The rhythms, sounds and patterns of their language are inextricably bound with the seasonal cycles of the animals, plants, winds, skies, waterways and trade routes. The Language of this Land, Mi'kma'ki is an exploration of Mi'kmaw world view as expressed in language, legends, song and dance. Using imagery as codes, these include not only place names and geologic history, but act as maps of the landscape. Sable and Francis illustrate the fluid nature of reality inherent in its expression - its embodiment in networks of relationships with the landscape integral to the cultural psyche and spirituality of the Mi'kmaq. Language has sustained the Mi'kmaq to the present day, a product of a lineage of Elders who spoke it, who danced the dances and walked this land, Mi'kma'ki, carrying its traditions forward despite centuries of cultural disruption, discrimination and degradation. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Surviving the Middle Passage Pieter C. Muysken, Norval Smith, 2014-12-12 This book is about the close historical and linguistic relationship between the languages of Surinam and Benin, a relationship which can be viewed in terms of a Trans Atlantic Sprachbund or linguistic area. It consists of a detailed analysis of various possible substrate and adstrate effects in a number of components of the grammar, in the Surinam Creole languages, primarily from the Gbe languages of Benin but also from Kikongo. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: An International Glossary of Place Name Elements Joel F. Mann, 2005 Place name elements from over 300 languages are arranged alphabetically, followed by the name of the language or language group of origin, the meaning in English and, in many cases, the word's usage in an actual place name. |
| what language is spoken in nova scotia: Language Policy and the New Speaker Challenge Colin H. Williams, 2023-02-09 Analyses the current state of minority language policy in Western Europe and provides comprehensive, evidence-based policy recommendations. |
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Everybody in Digby will be able to speak English. Some may speak French as well, and there may also be a smattering of other languages spoken (Mi'kmaq, Chinese, etc.)
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What languages were spoken in Nova Scotia in 1860? - Answers
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What language bossa nova? - Answers
Bossa nova is from the Portuguese language. It's meaning - "new voice". Bossa nova is well known as a rythmic dance similar to the samba originating in Brazil.
Which are the languages which can be spoken but not written?
Feb 26, 2025 · Languages that can be spoken but not written are often referred to as "oral languages." These languages rely solely on verbal communication and do not have a …
What is the local dialect of New Orleans? - Answers
Apr 26, 2024 · 99.9 percent of the people in New Orleans speak standard English, or have a Southern/ Negro accent, which is not far removed form standard English . Some few no doubt …
