The Dialects of Central Scotland
Author: James Wilson
Publisher:
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13:
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Sociolinguistics in Scotland
Author: R. Lawson
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-01-22
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1137034718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociolinguistics in Scotland presents a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic research in Scotland and showcases developments in sociolinguistic theory, method and application, highlighting Scotland's position as a valuable 'sociolinguistic laboratory'. This book is a key resource for those interested in language use in Scotland.
The Linguistic Atlas of Scotland
Author: J. Y. Mather
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 464
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese first two volumes of "The Linguistic Atlas of Scotland" cover the Scots dialect, devoted to word-geographical material. The data is presented cartographically because no other method makes as powerful and effective an impact, and the maps are an analysis of a kind which dialectologists can carry out. These investigations will hopefully remain ongoing, as much remains to be done. The data presented belong to the hundreds of people all over Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northumberland, Cumberland, and the Isle of Man who gave of their unique knowledge freely, with real sensitivity and interest. A language belongs to the people who use it.
Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language
Author: Moray Watson
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2010-06-30
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 0748637109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBringing together a range of perspectives on the Gaelic language, this book covers the history of the language, its development in Scotland and Canada, its spelling, syntax and morphology, its modern vocabulary, and the study of its dialects. It also addresses sociolinguistic issues such as identity, perception, language planning and the appearance of the language in literature. Each chapter is written by an expert on their topic.The book has been written accessibly with a non-specialist audience in mind. It will have a particular value for those requiring introductions to aspects of the Gaelic language. It will also be of great interest to those who are embarking on research on Gaelic for the first time. Authors include Colm O Baoill, David Adger, Rob Dunbar, Seosamh Watson, Ken Nilsen, Ken MacKinnon and Ronald Black.
Standards of English
Author: Raymond Hickey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 445
ISBN-13: 0521763894
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.
The British Isles
Author: Bernd Kortmann
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Published: 2008-12-10
Total Pages: 545
ISBN-13: 3110208393
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken on the British Isles, including lesser-known varieties such as those spoken in Orkney and Shetland and the Channel Islands. The chapters, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. The articles are followed by exercises and study questions. The exercises are geared towards students and can be used for classroom assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. Instructors can use the exercises, sound samples and interactive maps to enhance their classroom presentations and to highlight important language features.
The Edinburgh History of the Scots Language
Author: Charles Jones
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 780
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Scots language is as ancient as Southern English and yet previously no one had compiled an inclusive history of it. This collection of essays by the foremost international scholars of Scots fully redresses the balance.
Scots
Author: Billy Kay
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2012-01-06
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 1780574185
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScots: The Mither Tongue is a classic of contemporary Scottish culture and essential reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a passionately written history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and has acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language. In this completely revised edition, Kay vigorously renews the social, cultural and political debate on Scotland's linguistic future, and argues convincingly for the necessity to retain and extend Scots if the nation is to hold on to its intrinsic values. Kay places Scots in an international context, comparing and contrasting it with other lesser-used European languages, while at home questioning the Scottish Executive's desire to pay anything more than lip service to this crucial part of our national identity. Language is central to people's existence, and this vivid account celebrates the survival of Scots in its various dialects, its literature and song. The mither tongue is a national treasure that thrives in many parts of the country and underpins the speech of everyone who calls themselves a Scot.
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect
Author: Robert Burns
Publisher:
Published: 1824
Total Pages: 288
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociolinguistic History of Scotland
Author: Robert McColl Millar
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2020-04-15
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 1474448569
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRobert McColl Millar examines how language has been used in Scotland since the earliest times. While primarily focusing on the histories of the speakers of Scots and Gaelic, and their competition with the encroaching use of (Scottish) Standard English, he also traces the decline and eventual 'death' of Pictish, British and Norn. Four case studies illustrate the historical development of North East Scots, Scottish Standard English, Shetland Scots and Glasgow Scots. Immigrant languages are also discussed throughout the book.
