カナダ英語小史

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Many people believe that the English spoken in Canada is a direct descendant of British English, while many others believe that it is a regional variety of American English. Canadian English is a variety of English which resembles British English in some respects and American English in others, but, more importantly, it includes a great deal that is significantly Canadian. The explanation of this mixed character lies in the settlement history of the country. The influx of the "Loyalists" at the time of the American Revolution and subsequent massive immigration from the British Isles and Europe have contributed to the history and nature of Canadian English. On the other hand, the constant influence of American English should not be ignored. In fact, there are many Canadians who fear that they may lose their own national identity under the strong influence of the United States on every aspect of their daily life. In the absence of strong resistance against Americanization, English in Canada seems likely to approximate to American English, or at least to develop a larger common core with its southern neighbor.
桃山学院大学の論文
1990-03-01