Scots: History and Structure (U00382)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-SHS-EL

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 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.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : English Language 2 or Linguistics 2A + 2B or Linguistics 2A + 2L

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	16:10	17:00	Room 1.01, 14 Buccleuch Place	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	16:10	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• explain the issues involved in the definition of Scots and Scottish English
• use key resources and primary linguistic literature for the analysis of features found in the varieties concerned
• conduct their own research into the varieties spoken in Scotland, if they so choose