Malta Language Overview

docx

School

Chamberlain College of Nursing *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

65578

Subject

English

Date

Nov 24, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

Uploaded by studycenter1

Malta Language Overview & Examples Instructor: Abraham Thomas Abe Thomas has a bachelors degree in Linguistics from the University of Illinois and a masters degree in English from the University of Tennessee. He worked as a composition instructor and tutor for two years as part of his masters program, and then worked at a nature center, where his responsibilities included creating educational materials and communicating with the public about scientific topics. Cite this lesson Read about the official languages of the nation of Malta, including Maltese and English. Learn about other languages commonly spoken in Malta, such as Italian. Updated: 03/29/2023 Malta: Language Overview Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, located between Italy, Tunisia, and Libya. With a population of around 519,000 people and a territory of 122 square miles (316 square kilometers), it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It is a member of the European Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Malta's location in the center of the Mediterranean Sea has historically given it great importance as a naval base, and many other nations sought or held control of it over the centuries. As a result of this, several different languages are spoken in Malta. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account Lesson Quiz Course 707 views Malta: Official Languages Malta's official languages are Maltese, English, and Maltese Sign Language. All laws in Malta are enacted in both Maltese and English. However, the country's constitution states that in the event of a contradiction between the two texts of a law, the Maltese text takes precedence. What is Maltese? Maltese is the main language of Malta. It is a member of the Semitic sub-family of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages. Other Semitic languages include Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Tigrinya, and Ge'ez. Maltese is most closely related to Arabic and is descended from an extinct dialect called Siculo-Arabic. This was

spoken in the Emirate of Sicily, an Islamic kingdom that ruled Sicily and Malta from the 9th to the 11th centuries. After the Normans conquered Malta in 1091, the islands were converted to Christianity, and the Arabic dialect spoken by the people of Malta became Latinized. While its grammatical structure remained essentially Arabic, it absorbed a great amount of vocabulary from Latin-derived languages, including Italian, Sicilian, and French. The Latin alphabet also became the standard script for this new language. Maltese is the only Semitic language whose standard form is written in the Latin alphabet, and the only Semitic language to be an official language of the European Union. Due largely to the amount of non-Arabic vocabulary it has incorporated, Maltese is no longer mutually intelligible with Classical Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic. Of the vocabulary of modern Maltese, approximately 52% is derived from Italian or Sicilian, 32% from Siculo-Arabic, and 6% from English, with the remainder having other origins. The following are some common words and expressions in Maltese: To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account Other Languages in Malta Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions Is Maltese similar to Arabic? Maltese is closely related to Arabic, and developed from a now-extinct medieval dialect called Siculo- Arabic. However, Maltese has absorbed a great deal of Italian vocabulary and is written in the Latin script, which makes all but simple, everyday utterances in Maltese incomprehensible to most Arabic speakers. How many languages are spoken in Malta? The three official languages of Malta are Maltese, English, and Maltese Sign Language. Maltese and English are the most widely spoken, followed by Italian, which is not official but is widely understood due to Italy's geographical proximity. French and Arabic are sometimes spoken as well. Register to view this lesson

Are you a student or a teacher? General Social Science and Humanities Lessons 5 chapters | 494 lessons Ch 1. General Social Science and Humanities Virginia Tech Shooting of 2007 | Perpetrator, Victims & Fallout World Athletics | IAAF History, Governance & Regulations K9 Police Dogs | Training, Types & Breeds What is Computational Linguistics? Spanish Grammar Overview, Basics & Rules Spanish Literature History & Famous Authors National Health Service | NHS Logo, History & Administration New Social Movements | Characteristics, Criticisms & Examples Paired-Associate Learning | History, Techniques & Benefits Elementary Education Grade Levels & Age Equality of Opportunity Definition, Principles & Examples Geography Definition, Branches & Subfields Gender Roles in Psychology | Definition, Differences & Examples Gaelic Language | Origins & Characteristics Scandinavian Languages | History, Types & Characteristics Cultural Appropriation Elements, Criticisms & Examples Gujarati Language | History, Dialects & Script Tagalog Language | History, Alphabet & Misconceptions Dutch Language | History, Countries & Characteristics Georgian Language | History, Dialects & Writing System Vocational Education | Definition, Programs & Skills Rehabilitation vs. Punishment | Definition & Comparison Sri Lankan Languages | History & Types

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

Danish History, Writing System & Dialects Shanty Town Characteristics, History & Examples Spiral of Silence Theory | History, Elements & Examples Greek Numbers | Symbols, Applications & History Malta Language Overview & Examples Next Lesson Tenement Building, History & Types Gothic Language | History, Alphabet & Phrases Language Isolate Definition, Theories & Examples Path Dependency Definition, Theory & Examples The Legend of Tristan & Isolde | History & Versions Loanwords History, Features & Examples Altaic Languages History, Characteristics & Grammar Cornish Language History, Classification & Grammar Gullah Geechee Language History, Dialect & Examples Kashmiri Language History, Structure & Alphabet Japanese Kana | Hiragana & Katakana Yiddish Language | History, Grammar & Writing System Vulgar Latin History, Grammar & Vocabulary Walloon Language | History, Grammar & Dialects Migrant Worker Definition, Characteristics & History Criminal Investigator Responsibilities, Qualifications & Skills Slavic Languages | History, Classification & Features Shorthand Writing Definition, Symbols & Examples Sociological Concepts | Definition & Examples Textual Criticism History, Approaches & Examples The Satyricon by Petronius | Summary, Context & Analysis Esperanto Properties, History & Use

Austronesian Languages | Groupings, Family & People Tajik Language | History, Grammar & Alphabet Languages of the Philippines | Overview & History Afro-Asiatic Languages | History, Branches & Characteristics Ural-Altaic Languages | History, Branches & Characteristics Romani Languages | History, Dialects & Grammar Food Desert Definition, Characteristics & Examples Vedic Sanskrit History, Structure & Literature Pidgin Language | History, Development & Examples Chinese Dialects | History, Writing System & Types Separate Sphere Ideology | History, Influences & Examples Structuration Theory Definition, Example & Criticisms Germanic Languages | Characteristics, Countries & List Austroasiatic Languages | History, Classification & People Plurality in Psychology | Traits, Causes & Examples Sardinian Language | History, Grammar & Characteristics Sindhi Language | History, Characteristics & Alphabet Nostratic Language Family | History, Research & Characteristics Logogram Writing Systems, History & Examples Prakrit History, Language Characteristics & Dialects Tocharian Languages | Types, History & People Panchatantra Stories, Books & Translations Asturian Language | History, Dialects & People Burakumin Definition, History & End Leper Colony History & Purpose International Ladies Garment Workers Union | ILGWU Label & Growth Brahmi Script History, Development & Characteristics Glagolitic Script Origin & Characteristics Ogham Origins, Alphabet & Uses

Military Camouflage Principles, Uses & Types of Patterns Albanian Language | History, Alphabet & Dialects Lithuanian Language | History, Alphabet & Features Chechen Language | History, Dialects & Alphabet Malagasy Language History, Features & Dialects Uralic Language | History, Distribution & Classification Military-Industrial Complex | History, Elements & Significance Chadic Languages | History, Composition & Characteristics Bonanno Crime Family | History, Significant Events & Family Tree Identity Politics Definition, Concepts & Examples Higher Education Overview & History | What is Higher Education? Grassroots Movement Examples, Definition & Origin Race Definition, Concept & Classification Loyalty Importance, Origin & Examples Modern English Language | History & Features City Characteristics, Population & Examples Academic Freedom Definition, Principles & Examples Environmental Movement Purpose & History Analytical Marxism | History, Theory & Criticism Radical Criminology Development, Approaches & Examples Trial & Error in Learning | Development, Features & Examples Kazakh Language | Overview, History & Characteristics Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel | Biography, Books & Facts Shift Work Overview, Types & Impact | What is Shift Work? Land Reform Overview, History & Examples | What is Land Reform? Public Order Crime: Overview & Examples | What are Public Order Crimes? Economic Mobility Definition, Types & Impact Consanguinity Degrees, Tables & Impact Farsi Overview & History | What is the Persian Language?

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

The Green Book by Victor Green | Overview, History & Significance Mafia Overview & History | Origins of the Mafia Origin of Poker | Overview, History & Facts Models of Communication | Overview, Characteristics & Examples Sinai Peninsula Map & History | Where is the Sinai Peninsula? Pythagoreanism Overview & Beliefs | Philosophy of Pythagoras The Nomads of the Steppe | History, Culture & Location Ideology Philosophy, Significance & Examples | What is Ideology? Geography of Argentina: Map & Regions | Where is Argentina? Matter & Form: Overview & Examples | What is Form vs. Matter? Media Ethics | Issues, Journalism & the SPJ Social Privilege | Definition & Examples International Law Definition, Types & Examples Economic Inequality Definition, Causes & Examples Family Law | Definition, Types & Examples Animal Rights | Definition, Issues & Law Religious Pluralism Overview & History | What is Pluralism in Religion? Pope Urban II Biography, Papacy & Legacy | Who was Pope Urban II? Rust Belt History, Cities & Decline | What is the Rust Belt? Gorilla | Evolution, Behavior & Characteristics Go toGeneral Social Science and Humanities Ch 2. General Famous People Ch 3. General Pre-historic times Ch 4. General Psychology Ch 5. General Political Science Malta Language Overview & Examples Related Study Materials Browse by Courses UExcel Foundations of Gerontology: Study Guide & Test Prep

UExcel Business Ethics: Study Guide & Test Prep Principles of Business Ethics: Certificate Program Foundations of Education: Certificate Program NY Regents Exam - US History and Government: Help and Review NY Regents Exam - Global History and Geography: Tutoring Solution NY Regents Exam - US History and Government: Tutoring Solution Sociology for Teachers: Professional Development Gerontology for Teachers: Professional Development Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) Prep Praxis Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5245) Prep Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101) Prep Introduction to Criminal Justice Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans Political Science 101: Intro to Political Science AP Music Theory Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans Browse by Lessons What Is Educational Reform? - Issues & Timeline Academic Integrity | Definition, Policies & Examples Tips for a First Year Kindergarten Teacher Tips for New Teachers Promoting & Assessing Sight Word Automaticity Developing Art Projects for Special Needs Students Using Art to Help Children Develop Physical, Life, Earth & Space Sciences: Relationship, Connections & Applications Integrating Science Learning Experiences Into a Curriculum Classroom Accommodations for ADHD: Examples & Concept Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings What is Blended Learning? - Definition & Models Transitional Bilingual Education | Benefits & Disadvantages What is Bilingual Special Education?

Pledge of Allegiance in Schools | Overview, History & Controversy

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

Malta Language Overview

Related Documents