Abstract
The Scottish tongue is one of the oldest in Britain, a Northern variety of English that, but for the accidents of history, might have become a separate language. This classic PBS program deals with the influence of the Scots in spreading the language of their historic enemies—the Sassenachs of the South—around the world. The program begins in the 15th century, the golden age of the Scottish tongue; it follows the linguistic path of the Scots as they settled in Ulster and then crossed the Atlantic into Appalachia and the American sunbelt. A look at the English of the Scottish Highlands is also included, studying the influence of the Gaelic languages that still survive on the Outer Hebrides.
Collection
Subject
Series
The Story of English
Contributors
Reid, Howard (director), McCrum, Robert (writer), Cran, William (producer), MacNeil, Robert (host), Spurway, Richard (editor), MacNeil, Robert (writer), South, David (videographer), Oliver, Stephen (composer), Cran, William (director), Dale, Peter (director), Ducat, Vivian (director), British Broadcasting Corporation (producer), MacNeil/Lehrer Productions (producer), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) (producer)
Duration
00:58:10 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college
Copyright Holder
| Name | Films Media Group (Firm) |
| Role | publisher |
| Telephone | 800-257-5126 |
| Address | 200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
1986-01-01
Rights Declaration:
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