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Semester 1
Scots and Scottish English (LASC10072)
Subject
Language Sciences and Linguistics
College
CAHSS
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
3
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Visiting students should have completed at least 3 Linguistics/Language Sciences courses at grade B or above. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Course Summary
This course provides an account of the structure of Modern Scots dialects and Scottish English by examining variation in phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis from diachronic, synchronic and geographical perspectives. It will primarily be concerned with: * discussion of the issues involved in the definition of Scots and Scottish English * analysis of the historical development and key linguistic features of Scots and Scottish English * investigation of geographical and social variation in Scotland * description of resources available for the analysis of Scots and Scottish English * critical examination of previous research on these varieties The course will thus combine dialectological, sociolinguistic and formal linguistic issues, and aims to introduce students to research results and methodology in these areas.
Course Description
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%
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