Methodology
This empirical investigation utilizes a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative analysis of selected linguistic features of Early Modern English (EME) in The VVitch with qualitative evaluation of linguistic authenticity and its potential impact on language revitalisation. Primary data sources comprise the film The VVitch, its script, contemporary EME texts, and other historical varieties of English. Secondary data sources include academic literature on linguistic authenticity, language revitalisation, and film analysis. The data was collected by reviewing The VVitch transcript (Eggers, 2016) and watching the film (Eggers, 2015) while notating words, phrases, and monologues to thoroughly analyze their linguistic features. 

The main research questions addressed in this study are:

To what extent does Robert Eggers use Early Modern English from the 1630s in his film The VVitch?

How does the use of Early Modern English in The VVitch contribute to perceived authenticity?

What are the repercussions of using Early Modern English in The VVitch for language revitalisation?

To tackle these research questions, the study will utilize the following strategies:

1. Identification and quantitative analysis of linguistic features of EME in selected scenes from The VVitch, comparing them with contemporary EME texts and other historical varieties of English to assess convergence.

2. Qualitative assessment of the film’s linguistic authenticity through a detailed exploration of factors such as historical context, audience expectations, and the overall film experience.

3. In-depth investigation of potential implications of using EME in The VVitch for language revitalisation, encompassing a survey of audience reception, review of other recent works by Robert Eggers, and discussions with linguists and language specialists to gather insights into language preservation and revitalisation efforts.

Data
‘Collect data based on the methodology above. Use the sources provided below. The data should be empirical (Empirical data collection refers to the process of gathering information through observation, experimentation, and measurement. The following is an example transcript of an empirical data collection session. For research question 1, you could use a software tool that can identify and count the number of Early Modern English words and phrases used in the film. You could also manually go through the transcript and highlight instances of Early Modern English.
For research question 2, You could also analyze reviews and critiques of the film to see how critics and scholars have discussed this aspect of the film.
For research question 3, you could explore the impact of the film's use of Early Modern English on language revitalization efforts. This could involve researching the history and current state of Early Modern English as a language, as well as looking into any efforts to revive or preserve the language. Additionally, you could conduct interviews with linguists or language experts to get their opinions on the implications of the film's use of Early Modern English.’ 
The below sources may helpReferences
1.	Eggers, R. (Director). (2015). The VVitch [Film]. New England: A24. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Witch-Anya-Taylor-Joy/dp/B01HCJ352G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26JX8R07NL72&keywords=the+witch&qid=1684108329&s=instant-video&sprefix=the+wwitch%2Cinstant-video%2C100&sr=1-1 
2.	Coupland, N. (2007). Style: Language Variation and Identity. Cambridge University Press.
3.	Fishman, J. A. (1991). Reversing Language Shift: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Assistance to Threatened Languages. Multilingual Matters.
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