Podcast: Mapping a German dialect in America
Here’s an interesting radio program from ABC Radio National’s Lingua Franca about a German dialect in Pennsylvania, USA:
Abstract:
Pennsylvania German is a language that came about when a number of regional varieties of German were blended in the communities of immigrant Anabaptists who went to live in American Pennsylvania during the 17th century. Interestingly, some of the very features that would have dire consequences for other minority languages — such as its lowly status — have the opposite impact on Pennsylvania German.
Transcript:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/linguafranca/stories/2009/2522088.htm#
Audio:
lin_20090321.mp3
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Actually, Pennsylvania German is usually referred to as “Pennsylvania Dutch” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_German_language). I live right in the middle of Amish country here in Ohio, and it’s fun to know what they are saying and not have them realize I understand.