Scotspeak A Guide to the Pronunciation of Modern Urban Scots
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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.
<p><em>This is a gem of a book: an authentic, accessible guide for actors who need to perfect a Scots accent. I have used it myself and recommend it highly.</em>
- JEANNETTE NELSON, Head of Voice, National Theatre
</p><p><em>A braw buik... one I can recommend to anyone interested in reading, writing or speaking Scots, however defined.</em> - MICHAEL HANCE, Director, Scots Language Centre</p>
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
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.