There is an undeniable connection between modern Northern Irish English and the history of the northern part of Ireland and its different languages. And so, the paper focuses on analysing and finding out how important the historical languages of Scots, Irish and Old English were for the shaping of what is now also called ‘Ulster English’.
On the following pages we will examine how important the interactions between Scots, Irish and English were for modern Northern Irish English with a focus on analysing the Northern Irish lexicon and the origin of lexis it contains.
A slight reference will also be made to Phonetics and Phonology to additionally confirm the thesis that all the three historical languages have a crucial impact on modern Northern Irish English. An insight in Northern Irish history will lay the foundation of why there is such an importance of a linguistic exchange in that special part of the country. Combining these different aspects will give an answer to the question if the influence of the language exchange in Northern Ireland can still be noticed today. Furthermore, this paper will explain how Scots, Irish and Old English interactions make themselves noticeable in Northern Irish English and to what extent.
Table of Content
1. Introduction
2. History of the English Language in Northern Ireland
2.1 Prior to the 12th century
2.2 Late 12th century -Early 17th century
2.3 Since early 17th century
3. The Different Dialectsin Northern Ireland
4. The Main Linguistic Features of Northern Irish English
4.1 Phonetics and Phonology
4.2 The Lexicon
4.2.1 History of Lexicography in Northern Ireland
4.2.2 Origin of Lexis in Northern Irish English
5. Conclusion
6. Bibliography/References
7. Appendix
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