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Medieval Sourcebook: Bede: Ecclesiastical History of England I This we know to have been done in the English nation, over whom your glory was therefore placed, that by means of the goods which are granted to you, heavenly benefits might also be conferred on the nation that is subject to you. Then returning into Britain, he sent Laurentius the priest, and Peter the monk, to Rome, to acquaint Pope Gregory, that the nation of the English had received the faith of Christ, and that he was himself made their bishop. For though several nations have different opinions concerning this affair, and seem to observe different rules, it was always the custom of the Romans, from ancient times, for such an one to be cleansed by washing, and for some time respectfully to forbear entering the church. www.fordham.edu /halsall/basis/bede-book1.html   (14131 words)

Language in India In 1987, the ACLU adopted a national policy opposing "English Only" laws or laws that would "characterize English as the official language in the United States...to the extent that [they] would mandate or encourage the erosion" of the rights of language minority persons. In the early 1980s, again during a period of concern about new immigration, a movement arose that seeks the establishment of English as the nation's official language. A: Our nation was tolerant of linguistic diversity up until the late 1800s, when an influx of Eastern and Southern Europeans, as well as Asians, aroused nativist sentiments and prompted the enactment of restrictive language laws. www.languageinindia.com /junjul2002/englishonly2.html   (4234 words)

Caribbean Poetry -- Nation Language We have also what is called nation language, which is the kind of English spoken by the people who were brought to the Caribbean, not the official English now, but the language of slaves and labourers, the servants who were brought in" (5-6). Although English is the official national language of many islands in the Caribbean, the people who live in the Caribbean speak in something other than the standard norm. One thing that Caribbean writers are beginning to use more and more is their own individual nation language. www.courses.vcu.edu /ENG-snh/Caribbean/Barbados/Caribbean/lanuage.htm   (4234 words)

Simplified Spelling Society : Optimality of English spelling. Ever since English spelling settled down in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the consensus seems to have been that the conventions we have inherited are ill-suited... The Russian spelling system, for example, cannot be read "by a purely sequential, phonic method: it requires a combination of the phonic and look-and-say methods" (Knowles, 1988, p.9). An algorithm was developed to determine the optimality of English spelling in terms of its morphophonemic, or rather, its morphographemic basis. www.spellingsociety.org /journals/j29/optimality.php   (4453 words)

On the Description of National Varieties For a close we may briefly entice the question whether national varieties of English and German are on the way of converging or on the way of diverging. Trudgill/Hannah (1994: 6) present a possible approach of grouping the various national varieties of English according to a series of phonetic isoglosses. While the sectors of the language system according to this definition appear relatively well-studied, the area of language use is not, especially as regards the national varieties of English (cf. www.linguistik-online.de /3_00/grzega.html   (5567 words)

The 1998 Canadian Encyclopedia: Principall Navigations, Voyages and Discoveries of the English Nation, The@ HighBeam Research English Nation" was written by Richard Hakluyt (c 1552- Principall Navigations, Voyages and Discoveries of the English Nation, The The 1998 Canadian Encyclopedia: Principall Navigations, Voyages and Discoveries of the English Nation, The@ HighBeam Research www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28750460&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (201 words)

Do You Speak American . What Speech Do We Like Best? . Sociolinguistics . Multilingual PBS Although many citizens are deeply committed to the role played by American English as our pre-eminent national language, we should never lose sight of the fact that this nation of immigrants continually experiences ever-changing linguistic tides as new residents yearn to share the American dream. As colonists and slaves populated the area, multilingualism in America increased — albeit under the growing domination of provincial American English dialects. Although American English, in all its diversity, is unquestionably our dominant national language, this country has always had a complex multilingual history. www.pbs.org /speak/speech/sociolinguistics/multilingual   (1850 words)

Medieval Sourcebook: Bede: Ecclesiastical History of England IV Though he died by the way, yet the testimony of the faith of the English nation was carried to Rome, and most agreeably received by the apostolic pope, and all those that heard or read it. Ethelwalch, king of that nation, had been, not long before, baptized in the province of the Mercians, by the persuasion of King Wulfhere, who was present, and was also his godfather, and as such gave him two provinces, viz., the Isle of Wight, and the province of Meanwara, in the nation of the West Saxons. From that time the hopes and strength of the English crown "began to waver and retrograde"; for the Picts recovered their own lands, which had been held by the English and the Scots that were in Britain, and some Of the Britons their liberty, which they have now enjoyed for about forty­six years. www.fordham.edu /halsall/basis/bede-book4.html   (10802 words)

South Africa's "Unofficial" National Language Thwala and a growing number of South Africans say that the nation's use of English as an unofficial national language is unfair to the majority of the population. Thwala and Mphande, favor a solution that has been shown to work in other multilingual societies, where English is brought in gradually until about 50% of the curriculum is taught through the medium of English and the rest through the medium of the home language. But these and other African leaders who took control of this nation’s government in 1994, are rarely heard speaking their home languages in the media or in other public arenas. archive.blackvoices.com /articles/daily/index_20001101.asp   (1400 words)

Renaissance Quarterly: Townspeople and Nation: English Urban Experiences 1540-1640. (Reviews).@ HighBeam Research Robert Tittler, Townspeople and Nation: English Urban Experiences 1540-1640. Renaissance Quarterly: Townspeople and Nation: English Urban Experiences 1540-1640. Already the author of a comprehensive study, The Reformation and the Towns in England Politics and Political Culture, 1540-1640 (Oxford, 1998), Tittler, in Townspeople and Nation, develops many of the themes and ideas stated there. www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:84722756&refid=holomed_1   (186 words)

Medieval Sourcebook: Bede: Ecclesiastical History of England I This we know to have been done in the English nation, over whom your glory was therefore placed, that by means of the goods which are granted to you, heavenly benefits might also be conferred on the nation that is subject to you. Then returning into Britain, he sent Laurentius the priest, and Peter the monk, to Rome, to acquaint Pope Gregory, that the nation of the English had received the faith of Christ, and that he was himself made their bishop. But forasmuch as there are many of the English, who whilst they were still in infidelity, are said to have been joined in this execrable matrimony, when they come to the faith they are to be admonished to abstain, and be made to know that this is a grievous sin. www.fordham.edu /halsall/basis/bede-book1.html   (14131 words)

Encyclopedia: List of people by nationality People who viewed "List of people by nationality" also viewed: list of the English -- would mean a list owned by the English people/tribe rather than a list of members of the English people. It is exclusively an entity concerned with states, whether they be nation-states, multi-nation states, or sub nation states. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-people-by-nationality   (14131 words)

CIA - The World Factbook -- United States Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. The two most traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the Civil War (1861-65) and the Great Depression of the 1930s. www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html   (14131 words)

Het leven van Winston Churchill English on his father's side, American on his mother's, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill embodied and expressed the double vitality and the national qualities of both peoples. In this, and in the struggle against communism afterward, he made himself an indispensable link between the British and American peoples, for he foresaw that the best defense for the free world was the coming together of the English-speaking peoples. In WORLD WAR IIemerged as the leader of the united British nation and Commonwealth to resist the German domination of Europe, as an inspirer of the resistance among free peoples, and as a prime architect of victory. users.skynet.be /fa101291/personen/eng_churchill/churchill.htm   (3261 words)

The Global Encyclopedia : Hotels : Travel During the 19th century, many new states were added to the original thirteen as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. Two of the major traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the American Civil War ( 1861 - 65) and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Buoyed by victories in World War I and World War II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the U.S. remains the world's most powerful nation-state. united-states.asinah.net /american-encyclopedia/wikipedia/e/en/english...   (3261 words)

The Global Encyclopedia : Hotels : Travel During the 19th century, many new states were added to the original thirteen as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. Two of the major traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the American Civil War ( 1861 - 65) and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Buoyed by victories in World War I and World War II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the U.S. remains the world's most powerful nation-state. united-states.asinah.net /american-encyclopedia/wikipedia/e/en/english...   (3261 words)

CD Baby: THE LOST BOYS: Rogues in a Nation Ironically, after an ensuing Royal Command Performance, the Lost Boys became a regular entertainment for the English nobility, all amidst exclamations of, "how shocking!" and, "they're scandalous!" from the delighted members of the royal court (an item of gossip from the period had it that Elizabeth was quite taken with Clarence, but this is unconfirmed). Famed wealthy German expatriate, entrepreneur, and musicologist Anatole Krovny became one of their staunchest patrons and benefactors in the late 1590's, providing regular financial support and acting as an occasional liaison between The Lost Boys and the English and European royalty. The final Lost Boy, Clarence, was thought by some to have been a replacement for an earlier member (one source describes a pan flute player who died in a bizarre shepherding accident), but his contribution to the ensemble both vocally and instrumentally appears to have been indispensable. www.cdbaby.com /cd/lostboys   (1633 words)

U.S. ENGLISH Foundation: Towards a United America - "); document.write(month + '/' + now.getDate() + '/' + now.getFullYear()); document.write(' It is the goal of the U.S.ENGLISH Foundation to ensure that English continues to serve as an integrating force among our nation's many ethnic groups and remains a vehicle of opportunity for new Americans. Mauro E. Mujica, an architect and international businessman as well as an immigrant from Chile, has been the Chairman/CEO of the U.S.ENGLISH Foundation since 1993 and prior to that, served on the Board of Directors beginning in 1992. Recent studies show that English comprehension and literacy are two of the most important factors in determining economic independence, yet unfortunately, the opportunities to learn English are limited, and with long waiting lines. www.us-english.org /foundation   (479 words)

NCAA Football - Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh The Hokies, who were dealt a 22-14 loss last week by Syracuse when they were ranked fourth in the nation, allowed Pittsburgh to erupt for 31 unanswered points after they tied the game late in the first quarter on a 71-yard return of a blocked field goal by Ronyell Whitaker. Entering the game, Pittsburgh was considered among the biggest disappointments in the nation this season. PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- From national power to Big East Conference also-ran, it has been a short trip for Virginia Tech. cgi1.usatoday.com /sports/scores101/101307/101307415.htm   (765 words)

Poland : Frequently asked questions : Answers for you on Poland However, if you are buying a home to move permanently to Poland even if you do not have Polish nationality, you do not have to apply for special permission to purchase real estate but you will have to apply for permanent residency etc. (information on this also at www.mswia.gov.pl). If you do not have Polish nationality and are buying a holiday home you have to apply for permission from the Polish Home Office which must be obtained before you complete. Information on how to do this can be found (in English and Polish) at http://www.mswia.gov.pl www.meetpoland.com /faq   (802 words)

English Dissenters: Puritans An English puritan nation was not the desired goal of the Civil Wars or of the general population. The presbyterians were attempting to impose a new national Presbyterian church order on the English nation from within. The English delegation was invited to sign the document, which they basically agreed with in principal, but they declined respectfully indicating that they were committed to their own Church authority. www.exlibris.org /nonconform/engdis/puritans.html   (15379 words)

Medieval Sourcebook: Bede: Ecclesiastical History of England I This we know to have been done in the English nation, over whom your glory was therefore placed, that by means of the goods which are granted to you, heavenly benefits might also be conferred on the nation that is subject to you. Yet the woman, nevertheless, must not be forbidden to come into the church whilst she has her monthly courses; because the superfluity of nature cannot be imputed to her as a crime; and it is not just that she should be refused admittance into the church, for that which she suffers against her will. Meanwhile, Diocletian in the east, and Maximian Herculius in the west, commanded the churches to be destroyed, and the Christians to be slain. www.fordham.edu /halsall/basis/bede-book1.html   (14131 words)

asahi.com：Homeless kids fight for survival underground - ENGLISH ENGLISH   Nation   Politics   World   Business   Op-Ed   Sports    Arts    LifeStyle HOME｜ ENGLISH｜ Nation｜ Politics｜ World｜ Business｜ Op-Ed｜ Sports｜ Arts｜ LifeStyle The government has no statistics on how many homeless people are living underground, but police and child welfare agencies estimate that 50 to 100 children live underground in Ulan Bator. www.asahi.com /english/Herald-asahi/TKY200503050152.html   (14131 words)

Schmied: Analysing the role of English in African countries The differences in the status of English in the three countries can be attributed to three main factors: first the colonial inheritance and the influence of native-speakers, secondly the availability of an African lingua franca (Swahili) as a nation-wide alternative, and thirdly the language policy of the respective national government, particularly in the educational system. In Tanzania English dominance did not start (on the mainland) until after World War I, and was much less stable due to the country’s lack of interesting economic opportunities and its uncertain legal status as a League of Nation protectorate and, later, a United Nations B mandate. In Zambia English is most deeply rooted in the national multilingual scene, because of the long and intensive contact with English native speakers from Britain and South Africa on the farms and in the mines following the arrival of the British–South African Company almost a century ago. www.und.ac.za /und/ling/archive/schm-01.html   (6386 words)

Perseus Table of Contents The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of the English Nation. An outgrowth of his work on the Oxford English Dictionary, this glossary includes brief definitions and examples of usage from Shakespeare, with particular attention to words that are provincial, archaic, unusually connotative, or otherwise obscure for the modern reader. Facing urgent questions about a changing national identity, the role of religion in the nation-state, and the proper derivation of kingly authority, James had to negotiate between dangerous extremes. www.perseus.tufts.edu /cgi-bin/perscoll?collection=Renaissance   (444 words)

Definition of Letters on the English He grew quite fluent in English, and eventually published Letters Concerning the English Nation (also known as Letters on the English) in that language in 1733. Most modern English versions are based upon a translation of Voltaire's French text, rather than Voltaire's original English verison. In some ways, the book can be compaired to Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville, in how it flatteringly explains a nation to itself from the perspective of an outsider. www.wordiq.com /definition/Letters_on_the_English   (207 words)

Modern History Sourcebook: Voltaire: Letters on The English or Lettres Philosophiques, c. 1778 That for which the French chiefly reproach the English nation is the murder of King Charles I., whom his subjects treated exactly as he would have treated them had his reign been prosperous. It is true, indeed, that the English had Parliaments before and after William the Conqueror, and they boast of them, as though these assemblies then called Parliaments, composed of ecclesiastical tyrants and of plunderers entitled barons, had been the guardians of the public liberty and happiness. Other nations have been involved in as great calamities, and have shed as much blood; but then the blood they split in defence of their liberties only enslaved them the more. www.fordham.edu /halsall/mod/1778voltaire-lettres.html   (18964 words)

Amazon.co.uk: Books: The Monarchy of England Volume 1: The Beginnings The values and practices of Anglo-Saxon politics had triumphed and the English nation state had been reborn. 'The Beginnings' is an in-depth examination of how the English monarchy came into being, and how England became a nation state. Great Tales from English History: Chaucer to the Glorious Revolution v. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0701176784/ref=amb_center-4_160108_5/202-6357318-8925417   (18964 words)

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