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In S3 this course is optional
Why study Scots Language?
Why study Scots Language?
Lugs, scunner, drookit, jalouse, jeelt, bleester. The Scots Language, and Doric, the local variety of Scots, is full of rich, descriptive words which express local culture and history. Scots is a living language, and one of three languages spoken in Scotland today (English, Scots and Gaelic). It has Germanic roots, and links with Flemish, Nordic languages, English, and even French and Latin.
In Aberdeenshire, the 2011 census showed that around 60% of people are bi-lingual in English and Scots. Many pupils in the school are bilingual, even though they may not realise it. Others are interested in the local language.
Being able to explore the language that is often spoken at home gives pupils confidence, develops empathy and helps with other languages. It’s fun, interesting, has links with the local community, and helps pupils better understand their own and others’ cultures.
Where does this course lead to in S4?
Where does this course lead to in S4?
In S4 you will study a one-year course leading to an SQA award at National 4, 5 or 6. They may also use a unit towards the Scottish Studies award as well.
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
The course is split into two parts:
History and Development of Modern Scots Language
Understanding Scots and Communicating in Scots
During the course pupils will:
Use a variety of resources – clips, texts, poetry, posters, signs, reports, music.
Explore the origins of the Scots language from Germanic invasions in the 6th century to the 2011 census and the use of Scots today.
Investigate the links between Scots and other languages around Europe.
Explore Doric in the local area by way of clips, texts, stories, signs, visitors and local knowledge.
Analyse poems, stories and comic books. The main text is Mr Mingin, a translation into Scots of Mr Stink by David Walliams.
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
Pupils will be assessed on their ability to understand texts in Scots, explain the purpose and audience of poems or stories, create communications in Scots, such as poems or written work, analyse the factors shaping modern Scots and explain features of Scots (Doric or another dialect).
Homework in this course
Homework in this course
Pupils will be given homework based on class-work and project work. Homework will include interviewing family members or people in the local community.
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