THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2011/2012
- ARCHIVE for reference only
THIS PAGE IS OUT OF DATE

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences : Language Sciences

Undergraduate Course: Scots and Scottish English (LASC10072)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaLanguage Sciences Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed English Language 2 (LASC08002) AND Linguistics 2A (LASC08006)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 Linguistics/Language Sciences courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 12:10 - 13:00
CentralLecture1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Wednesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 1.17, Dugald Stewart Building
Additional information Class Locations:
Mondays
Appleton Tower, Room 2.14
Fridays
11am-12 noon Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 1.
12 noon-1pm 7 Bristo Square, Lecture Theatre 3.

Teaching Contact Time: 9 weeks out of 11 at 3 hours/week = 27 hours
No Exam Information
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
Assessment Information
The assessment for this course will be 100% coursework.
1000 words (25%)
3000 words (75%)

Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Teaching Contact Time: 9 weeks out of 11 at 3 hours/week = 27 hours
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Warren Maguire
Tel:
Email: W.Maguire@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Stephanie Fong
Tel:
Email: S.Fong@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Timetab
Prospectuses
Important Information
 
© Copyright 2011 The University of Edinburgh - 16 January 2012 6:19 am