Scotspeak: A Guide to the Pronunciation of Modern Urban Scots

Name: Scotspeak: A Guide to the Pronunciation of Modern Urban Scots
Brand: Luath Press Ltd
SKU: 9781906307301
Price: 15.73 EUR
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By (author): Carol Ann Crawford Christine Robinson

This is an articulatory reference guide for actors and anyone fascinated by the modern Scots language. This book focuses on the particular dialects and accents of Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh. With particular attention to the pronunciation and sounds of modern urban Scots, this guide is ideal for those studying it for theatrical purposes who want to honour unique regional accents or simply those studying language and linguistics.

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Weight: 180g
Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
Publication Date: 29 Jun 2011
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781906307301

About Carol Ann CrawfordChristine 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 Millennium Institute and is Director of Scottish Language Dictionaries (SLD). She has first hand knowledge of a range of Scots dialects and has carried out a number of dialect research projects. She is a committee member of the Scots Language Society Chair of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies and Language Committee. Carol Ann Crawford has worked as a Voice & Dialect Coach since training at The Central School of Speech & Drama. She was recently awarded a B.Sc. in Speech Therapy. Her work includes Kidnapped for BBC TV and a forthcoming feature film which was shot in New Zealand. She works regularly in theatre as both an actor and dialect coach.