Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language

Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language
Author :
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 376
Release :
ISBN-13 : 9780748637102
ISBN-10 : 0748637109
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language by : Moray Watson

Download or read book Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language written by Moray Watson and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a range of perspectives on the Gaelic language, this book covers the history of the language, its development in Scotland and Canada, its spelling, syntax and morphology, its modern vocabulary, and the study of its dialects. It also addresses sociolinguistic issues such as identity, perception, language planning and the appearance of the language in literature. Each chapter is written by an expert on their topic.The book has been written accessibly with a non-specialist audience in mind. It will have a particular value for those requiring introductions to aspects of the Gaelic language. It will also be of great interest to those who are embarking on research on Gaelic for the first time. Authors include Colm O Baoill, David Adger, Rob Dunbar, Seosamh Watson, Ken Nilsen, Ken MacKinnon and Ronald Black.


Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language Related Books

Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language
Language: en
Pages: 376
Authors: Moray Watson
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-06-30 - Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Bringing together a range of perspectives on the Gaelic language, this book covers the history of the language, its development in Scotland and Canada, its spel
Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Drama
Language: en
Pages: 256
Authors: Ian Brown
Categories: Literary Criticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-05-16 - Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Combines historical rigour with an analysis of dramatic contexts, themes and formsThe 17 contributors explore the longstanding and vibrant Scottish dramatic tra
Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Women's Writing
Language: en
Pages: 240
Authors: Glenda Norquay
Categories: Literary Criticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-06-20 - Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

By combining historical spread with a thematic structure, this volume explores the ways in which gender has shaped literary output and addresses the changing si
Introduction to Gaelic Fiction
Language: en
Pages: 225
Authors: Moray Watson
Categories: Literary Criticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-03-23 - Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The first book to provide a thorough introduction to Gaelic fiction. It traces the evolution of the form over the last century and focuses on the major developm
The Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Moray Watson
Categories: Language and languages
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Scottish Gaelic language.