Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 4, 2019 17:34:42 GMT 12
TE REO LOANWORDS IN NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE DISCOURSE
New Zealand English is recognised for its heavy borrowing of words from Māori, a characteristic which is currently increasing. It is suggested that this adaption is used to self-differentiate New Zealanders from inhabitants of other English-speaking countries such as England or Australia.
Motivation behind the use of loanwords in Aotearoa is complex; there is still a big question of whether use is positive or perpetuating negative stereotypes. Nonetheless, it is strongly encouraged by many groups, including the Māori Language Commission.....
royalsociety.org.nz/research/te-reo-loanwords-in-national-science-challenge-discourse/
New Zealand English is recognised for its heavy borrowing of words from Māori, a characteristic which is currently increasing. It is suggested that this adaption is used to self-differentiate New Zealanders from inhabitants of other English-speaking countries such as England or Australia.
Motivation behind the use of loanwords in Aotearoa is complex; there is still a big question of whether use is positive or perpetuating negative stereotypes. Nonetheless, it is strongly encouraged by many groups, including the Māori Language Commission.....
royalsociety.org.nz/research/te-reo-loanwords-in-national-science-challenge-discourse/