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Abstract
This chapter explores the relationship between official Gaelic language management initiatives, as articulated through language planning documents and the de facto linguistic practices of Gaelic speakers in Stornoway, the largest settlement in the Western Isles of Scotland, and the last remaining heartland of the language. Drawing on quantitative data collect through ethnographic observations in different public places and language use diaries of Gaelic / English bilinguals it can be concluded that the use of Gaelic in public domains is driven by different factors, including the linguistic soundscape created by members of staff.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Gaelic in Contemporary Scotland |
Subtitle of host publication | The Revitalisation of an Endangered Language |
Editors | Marsaili MacLeod, Cassie Smith-Christmas |
Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Chapter | 9 |
Pages | 128-140 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781474420655 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2018 |
Keywords
- Gaelic
- sociolinguistics
- minority language
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Potential for use of language observation
Birnie, I. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/18 → 31/10/19
Project: Research
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Council of Europe (External organisation)
Birnie, I. (Member)
25 Sept 2024 → 1 Jun 2028Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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Dùil ri Taigh-Cèilidh ron t-Samhradh
Birnie, I. (Contributor)
20 Jan 2022Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation
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1st Conference on Frisian Humanities
Birnie, I. (Participant)
25 Apr 2018 → 26 Apr 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference