This thesis was concerned with investigating affecting variables on language attitudes. Variables examined were age, gender and proficiency of the English language, in which catachresis was also...Show moreThis thesis was concerned with investigating affecting variables on language attitudes. Variables examined were age, gender and proficiency of the English language, in which catachresis was also looked into, as well as motives for borrowing loanwords.Show less
This thesis explores the language situation on the Isle of man, and looks into the ongoing language revitalization thereof. The research outlines what steps a language revitalization process...Show moreThis thesis explores the language situation on the Isle of man, and looks into the ongoing language revitalization thereof. The research outlines what steps a language revitalization process consists of, which steps are the most efficient and how they may be applied to the Manx Gaelic language situation, whether Manx Gaelic can be revitalized, and whether the language attitudes of the inhabitants of the Isle of Man have an influence on the ongoing revitalization effort. The results of this thesis were gathered though the means of a survey, and through the participants’ replies, the optimal method of Manx Gaelic language revitalization is found, and this approach is outlined.Show less
