Scotspeak: A Guide to the Pronunciation of Modern Urban Scots - Couverture souple

Robinson, Christine; Crawford, Carol Ann

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 190630730X ISBN 13 : 9781906307301

Editeur : Luath Press Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

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, and downloadable recordings of native speakers, 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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 President of the Scots Language Society, Chair of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies and Language Committee and a member of the Scots Language Centre council.

Carol Ann Crawford has worked as a voice and 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Luath Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190630730X
• ISBN 13: 9781906307301
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible