National Stereotypes and Language Attitudes: The Perception of British, American, and Australian Language and Culture in Denmark.

Ladegaard, Hans J.

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ERIC Number: EJ571953

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Publication Date: 1998

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National Stereotypes and Language Attitudes: The Perception of British, American, and Australian Language and Culture in Denmark.

Ladegaard, Hans J.

Language & Communication, v18 n4 p251-74 Oct 1998

Studied stereotyped reactions to English accents and cultures among Danish secondary school students in Denmark. In choice of preference of Received Pronunciation (RP), Scottish English, Australian English, Cockney English, and Standard American English, RP was found to be unsurpassed prestige variety in this Danish context. It was rated favorably on all status and competence dimensions and seen as most efficient, beautiful, and correct English accent. (Author/JL)

Descriptors: English, Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, Language Variation, North American English, Prestige, Pronunciation, Secondary School Students, Social Status, Stereotypes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia; Denmark; United Kingdom (Scotland)

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