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by Robert McColl Millar (Author)
This textbook overview of Modern Scots provides a description and analysis of the language covering lexical, phonological and structural patterns. It presents evidence for the diversity of the language through illustrations from newly collected fieldwork material. Frequent, detailed analysis of local variation is combined with a central focus is on the overall patterning of Scots. McColl Millar also examines the present and future of Scots, considering both its use in literature and other media and ongoing language policy and planning.
A dedicated chapter introduces the reader to the various research methods and available resources - including corpora, atlases and dictionaries - and provides guidance on how to use them effectively. Each chapter concludes with a series of exercises to complete and issues to discuss, encouraging active engagement and development of skill and knowledge in relation to the subject matter. This textbook offers a practical and engaging survey of Modern Scots making this an essential resource, aptly structured for use on Modern Scots and modern varieties of English modules.
Front Jacket
PPC 17mm 256 x 333 Cover 13mm 216 x 289mm 'This book offers a fascinating, carefully-developed and thought-provoking account of Scots and its uses by a leading authority on the subject. It draws upon a lifetime of work in the field, and in a number of places - a rather special and in my view valuable feature - on the author's own personal experience. I recommend it without hesitation.' Jeremy Smith, University of Glasgow An overview of the structure, use and diversity of Modern Scots This textbook offers a practical survey of Modern Scots making this an essential resource, aptly structured for use on Modern Scots and modern varieties of English modules. Robert McColl Millar guides students through an engaging description and analysis of Modern Scots, covering its present lexical, phonological and structural patterns while also presenting evidence for its diversity through illustrations from his broad experience. Although detailed analysis of localised variation is regularly presented, the central focus of the book is on the overall patterning of Scots. The book also considers the present state of, and future prospects for, the language, considering both its use in literature and other media and ongoing language policy and planning. Each chapter concludes with a series of exercises to complete and issues to discuss, encouraging active engagement and development of skill and knowledge in relation to the subject matter. Key Features -A new description and analysis of the structure and use of Modern Scots -Leads students through often complex material while also mapping out the similarities and large-scale patterns in a clear and accessible way -A chapter devoted to resources and methods introduces students to the various resources available online and in print form - corpora, atlases, dictionaries - and how to use them effectively in the study of Modern Scots -Exercises and guided suggestions for further reading -Coherent content and structure aligned to structure of taught courses Robert McColl Millar is Professor in Linguistics and Scottish Language at the University of Aberdeen. Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-1-4744-1686-3 [PPC] ISBN 978-1-4744-1687-0 [PPC] Barcode
Back Jacket
PPC 17mm 256 x 333 Cover 13mm 216 x 289mm 'This book offers a fascinating, carefully-developed and thought-provoking account of Scots and its uses by a leading authority on the subject. It draws upon a lifetime of work in the field, and in a number of places - a rather special and in my view valuable feature - on the author's own personal experience. I recommend it without hesitation.' Jeremy Smith, University of Glasgow An overview of the structure, use and diversity of Modern Scots This textbook offers a practical survey of Modern Scots making this an essential resource, aptly structured for use on Modern Scots and modern varieties of English modules. Robert McColl Millar guides students through an engaging description and analysis of Modern Scots, covering its present lexical, phonological and structural patterns while also presenting evidence for its diversity through illustrations from his broad experience. Although detailed analysis of localised variation is regularly presented, the central focus of the book is on the overall patterning of Scots. The book also considers the present state of, and future prospects for, the language, considering both its use in literature and other media and ongoing language policy and planning. Each chapter concludes with a series of exercises to complete and issues to discuss, encouraging active engagement and development of skill and knowledge in relation to the subject matter. Key Features - A new description and analysis of the structure and use of Modern Scots - Leads students through often complex material while also mapping out the similarities and large-scale patterns in a clear and accessible way - A chapter devoted to resources and methods introduces students to the various resources available online and in print form - corpora, atlases, dictionaries - and how to use them effectively in the study of Modern Scots - Exercises and guided suggestions for further reading - Coherent content and structure aligned to structure of taught courses Robert McColl Millar is Professor in Linguistics and Scottish Language at the University of Aberdeen. Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-1-4744-1686-3 [PPC] ISBN 978-1-4744-1687-0 [PPC] Barcode
Author Biography
Robert McColl Millar is Reader in Linguistics in the School of Language & Literature at the University of Aberdeen. His books include Northern and Insular Scots (2007), Authority and Identity. A Sociolinguistic History of Europe before the Modern Age (2010) and English Historical Sociolinguistics (2012).
