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Modren Scots Grammar
Christine Robinson
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Description for Modren Scots Grammar
Paperback. For use at home or in the classroom, this book provides the underlying principles of grammar, which can be used in Scots, English and other Modern Languages. Illustrator(s): Dewar, Bob. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 10. Weight in Grams: 156.
Dealing with grammar in a modern way, with modern terminology, this book gives readers an understanding of the way language works. Providing readers with the vocabulary to think about and discuss Scots, English and other Modern languages, Modren Scots Grammar fits with the Curriculum for Excellence in that it provides the grounding for readers to undertake further exploration and discover language for themselves. Furthermore, this book aims to give readers confidence in using the Scots language. It is important for young Scots today to realise that Scots is not just bad English, but a language ... Read more
Dealing with grammar in a modern way, with modern terminology, this book gives readers an understanding of the way language works. Providing readers with the vocabulary to think about and discuss Scots, English and other Modern languages, Modren Scots Grammar fits with the Curriculum for Excellence in that it provides the grounding for readers to undertake further exploration and discover language for themselves. Furthermore, this book aims to give readers confidence in using the Scots language. It is important for young Scots today to realise that Scots is not just bad English, but a language ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Language
Scots
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908373397
SKU
V9781908373397
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Christine Robinson
CHRISTINE ROBINSON MA PhD has taught Scots at the University of Edinburgh for many years. She lectures on Scots for the University of the Highlands and Islands and is Director of Scottish Language Dictionaries (SLD). SLD is the organisation dedicated to the lexicography of Scots and Scottish English with stewardship of the Scottish National Dictionary, A Dictionary of the Older ... Read more
Reviews for Modren Scots Grammar
This useful addition to the study of urban Scots dialects opens up the filed of linguistics to the general reader, combining the expertise of a linguist and a voice coach. Pronunciation in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Dundee are considered, offering insights into how Scots is spoken today. SCOTS MAGAZINE