Scottish English

Herausgegeben:Surhone, Lambert M.; Timpledon, Miriam T.; Marseken, Susan F.

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Produktbeschreibung

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.Scottish English refers to the varieties of English spoken in Scotland. It may or may not include Scots depending on the observer. The main, formal variety is called Scottish Standard English or Standard Scottish English. However, Scottish English does have some distinctive vocabulary, particularly pertaining to Scottish institutions such as the Church of Scotland, local government and the education and legal systems. Scottish Standard English is at one end of a bipolar linguistic continuum, with focused broad Scots at the other. Scottish English may be influenced to varying degrees by Scots. Many Scots speakers separate Scots and Scottish English as different registers depending on social circumstances. Some speakers code switch clearly from one to the other while others style shift in a less predictable and more fluctuating manner.[8] Generally there isa shift to Scottish English in formal situations or with individuals of a higher social status.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Betascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 84
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 128g
• ISBN-13: 9786130307073
• ISBN-10: 6130307071
• Artikelnr.: 28032690