This seminar paper is about linguistic variations Scottish English has in contrast to Standard English concerning pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary as well as it deals with the history of Scottish English and attitudes which Scottish English perceives from society.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition Scottish English- Scots
- Variations in contrast to Standard English
- Pronunciation
- Vowels
- Consonants
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Vocabulary
- Idioms
- Pronunciation
- Attitudes towards Scottish English
- History
- Written Scots/Scottish English in the past
- Attitudes
- Scottish English today
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper aims to provide an overview of the distinctive features of Scottish English in comparison to Standard English, focusing on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Additionally, it will examine the historical and contemporary attitudes towards Scottish English and its usage.
- The distinct features of Scottish English in contrast to Standard English
- The historical and contemporary attitudes towards Scottish English
- The usage of Scottish English in modern times
- The influence of Scots and Gaelic on Scottish English
- The relationship between Standard English and Scottish English
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of Scottish English and highlights its distinct features, emphasizing the difficulty for native English speakers to fully understand it. It also outlines the objectives and scope of the seminar paper.
- Definition Scottish English- Scots: This chapter defines the terms "Scottish English" (ScE) and "Scots" (Lallans). It explains that ScE is the English language used in Scotland, while Scots is a Germanic language spoken in the lowlands of Scotland. The chapter also emphasizes the overlapping features of both and how they can be considered as two poles on a spectrum.
- Variations in contrast to Standard English: This chapter explores the differences between ScE and Standard English (StE) in terms of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. It focuses on the specific vowel and consonant sounds found in ScE, as well as the grammatical features that distinguish it from StE.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This seminar paper focuses on the key topics of regional variation, Scottish English, Scots, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, attitudes, and language use. It explores the distinctive features of Scottish English compared to Standard English, examining its historical development and contemporary usage.
- Quote paper
- Sydne Pruonto (Author), 2004, Regional variation in British English - Focus on Scotland, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/33289
