entering javascript language version gives syntax error in IE8

[mindonedig]

Basically, the script is an onMouseover slideshow which works fine.

The problem is that in internet explorer, it says there is a syntax error relating to the javascript code. (this doesn't appear on chrome or firefox)

here is the code:

<script>
<script language="JavaScript1.1">
var myimages=new Array()
var gotolink="#"

</script>

basically, by putting the script language here, IE8 is saying there is a syntax error! removing it stops the error but stops the script from working.

What can I do here? If I put it in an external .js file instead (right now it is in the head of the HTML page) will this solve the problem?

P.S im a total newbie to javascript so apologies if this is a daft question

thanks in advance

[Declan1991]

The normal way to include JavaScript now is either by an external file or with the type attribute.

<script src="address/of/js/file.js">
<script type="text/javascript">
// Your JavaScript
</script>