Abstract
The Irish experience reflects two language traditions, English and Gaelic. This classic PBS program shows how English was first established in Ireland in the 17th century and how, in cases of violent cultural conflict, language can function as a weapon. Exploring the west of Ireland today, the program identifies traces of Irish Celtic culture, despite the historical decline of the Gaelic tongue. Typical Irish accents in Cork are examined, with examples containing strong echoes of Elizabethan speech. The impact of Cromwell’s rule and the catastrophic famines of the 1840s—both of which forced many Irish into exile, further distancing them from their native language—is also studied.
Collection
Subject
Series
The Story of English
Contributors
Reid, Howard (director), McCrum, Robert (writer), Cran, William (producer), MacNeil, Robert (host), Spurway, Richard (editor), MacNeil, Robert (writer), South, David (videographer), Oliver, Stephen (composer), Cran, William (director), Dale, Peter (director), Ducat, Vivian (director), British Broadcasting Corporation (producer), MacNeil/Lehrer Productions (producer), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) (producer)
Duration
00:58:22 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college
Copyright Holder
| Name | Films Media Group (Firm) |
| Role | publisher |
| Telephone | 800-257-5126 |
| Address | 200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
1986-01-01
Rights Declaration:
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