The English Language in Scotland by Charles Jones

The English Language in Scotland by Charles Jones

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Summary

The three central aims of this book are: to provide a concise introduction to the grammar (the pronunciation and syntax) of Modern Scots; to examine its vocabulary (the meanings and structures of words); and to describe the complex dialectal differences in the modern language from region to region.

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The English Language in Scotland by Charles Jones

The three central aims of this book are: to provide a concise introduction to the grammar (the pronunciation and syntax) of Modern Scots; to examine its vocabulary (the meanings and structures of words); and to describe the complex dialectal differences in the modern language from region to region.
Charles Jones is Forbes Professor of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh.
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ISBN 13 9781862322066
ISBN 10 1862322066
Title The English Language in Scotland
Author Charles Jones
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2001-01-01
Number of pages 150
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