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==== Language designations: | ==== Language designations: | ||
- | * In the language itself: | + | * In the language itself: |
- | * [[general_information: | + | * [[general_information: |
==== Language vitality according to: ==== | ==== Language vitality according to: ==== | ||
- | ^ [[http:// | + | ^ [[http:// |
- | | //Unesco' | + | | {{: |
==== Linguistic aspects: ===== | ==== Linguistic aspects: ===== | ||
- | * Classification: | + | * Classification: |
- | * Script: | + | * Script: |
- | ==== Language | + | ==== Language |
- | Is there a standardized orthography in use? Which institution maintains this orthography? | + | |
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | In 2013, the Ulster-Scots Academy Implementation Group (USAIG) published the [[http:// | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | Moreover, the Ulster-Scots Academy is working on //The Complete Ulster-Scots Dictionary: A full historical record of the written and spoken language//. It is a work in progress, but part of it, the [[http:// | ||
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==== Language Area ==== | ==== Language Area ==== | ||
- | Give a short description | + | Ulster-Scots is spoken in large parts of Ulster, in the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, especially within the rural parts of the counties of Antrim, Derry/ |
- | {{https://upload.wikimedia.org/ | + | {{:languages: |
- | Describe what the map shows, and give credits to the creator | + | Left: Map of the isle of Ireland showing the area of Ulster.((Rannpháirtí anaithnid (2012). Locator |
+ | Right: Map of Northern Ireland showing | ||
==== Speaker numbers ==== | ==== Speaker numbers ==== | ||
- | If you wish to provide many data concerning speaker numbers, please consider presenting these in tables. Refer to Creating tables for more information. | ||
+ | ===Northern Ireland=== | ||
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+ | The Northern Ireland Census 2021 registered that, out of the 1,836,619 residents aged 3 and over, 61,032 people (3.32%) can speak Ulster Scots, of which 30,499 people speak Ulster Scots daily (that is, 1.66% of the total population and 49,97% of the Ulster Scots speakers). The highest percentages of Ulster Scots speakers can be found in the local government districts of Mid and East Antrim (7.45%) and Causeway Coast and Glens (7.46%) ((Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (2022). //Northern Ireland Census 2021: Ethnicity, identity, language and religion, dataset Frequency of speaking Ulster-Scots MS-B10//. [[https:// | ||
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+ | The Continuous Household Survey 2019/20 found that 16% of the adult population in Northern Ireland had some knowledge of Ulster-Scots, | ||
+ | speak, read or write Ulster-Scots. This is an increase compared to the results of the Continuous Household Survey in 2015/16 and 2017/18 . Of the adult population in Northern Ireland, 5% can speak, 4% can read, and 1% can write Ulster-Scots. The survey shows that 34% of the adults who can speak Ulster-Scots, | ||
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+ | percentage of adult population in Northern Ireland concerning Ulster-Scots language skills, according to the Continuous Household Survey 2019/20 ((Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (2020, November 26). //Knowledge and use of Ulster-Scots in Northern Ireland: Findings from the Continuous Household Survey 2019/20//. [[https:// | ||
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+ | ^can understand ^ can speak ^ can read ^ can write ^ | ||
+ | | 15% | 5% | 4% | 1% | | ||
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+ | === Within the UK: England, Scotland and Wales === | ||
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+ | According to the UK Census 2021, there were 13 speakers of Ulster-Scots spread across England (12 speakers) and Wales (1 speaker) ((Office for National Statistics (ONS (2022, November 29). Statistical bulletin, Language, England and Wales: Census 2021. //ONS website.// [[https:// | ||
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+ | === Outside of the UK === | ||
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+ | Ulster Scots is spoken in the Republic of Ireland, in the county of Donegal ((UNECSO (2023). Ulster Scots in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. //World Atlas of Languages //. [[https:// | ||
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+ | No data is available, but Ulster-Scots language communities are (or historically were) present in the USA, Canada, and Australia due to emigration ((Ulster-Scots Agency (n.d.) An introduction to the Ulster-Scots Language. // | ||
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====== Education of the language ====== | ====== Education of the language ====== | ||
- | ===== History of language education: ===== | + | ===== History of language education ===== |
- | Please describe the history of the language's presence | + | |
- | * the country' | + | Ulster-Scots has been, until recent times, a stigmatised variety, and children were discouraged to use it at school, including punishment for using the language((The Ulster-Scots Language Society (n.d.). About us. //The Ulster-Scots Language Society//. [[http:// |
- | * published, broadcasted, or online learning resources. | + | |
+ | In 2001, the UK government ratified the [[general_information: | ||
===== Legislation of language education ===== | ===== Legislation of language education ===== | ||
- | Please describe | + | ==== European |
- | * The [[general_information: | + | Ulster-Scots is recognised by the [[general_information: |
- | * Spanish legislation, | + | * 1.f: the provision of appropriate forms and means for the teaching and study of regional or minority languages at all appropriate stages |
- | * Legislation of the Autonomous Community | + | * 1.g: the provision |
+ | * 1.h: the promotion of study and research on regional or minority languages at universities or equivalent institutions | ||
- | Questions that may be discussed in this section: | + | As Ulster-Scots is not recognised under Part III of the Charter, there are no specific undertakings ratified concerning education. The latest state reports, reports |
- | * Does the language enjoy some sort of official status? | + | |
- | * Does the law prescribe that the language is taught in school? | + | |
- | * Does the law prescribe some form of institutional support - in the form of universities, | + | |
- | ===== Bodies | + | The [[https:// |
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+ | ==== National and regional legislation | ||
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+ | ===Belfast Agreement of 1998=== | ||
+ | It is in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===St. Andrews agreement of 2006=== | ||
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+ | The singing of the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ====policies ==== | ||
+ | ===Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture strategy for 2015 to 2035=== | ||
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+ | In line with the commitments of the Belfast Agreement of 1998 and the St. Andrews agreement of 2006, the [[https:// | ||
+ | * Aim 1: Promote and safeguard the status of, and respect for, the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. | ||
+ | * Objective 1: To increase respect for the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. | ||
+ | * Objective 3: To develop Ulster Scots as a living language in line with the [[general_information: | ||
+ | * Objective 4: To meet the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and cultural duties of the [[general_information: | ||
+ | * Objective 5: To provide sustainable and quality educational provision relating to all aspects of the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. | ||
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+ | * Aim 2: Build up the sustainability, | ||
+ | * Objective 7: To establish an Ulster-Scots Academy | ||
+ | * Objective 8: To maximise the economic andsocial benefits of the Ulster-Scots language, | ||
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+ | * Aim 3: Foster an inclusive, wider understanding of the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture in a way that will contribute towards building a strong and shared community | ||
+ | * Objective 9: To commission quality research in Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. | ||
+ | * Objective 10: To increase the amount and quality of Ulster-Scots media provision, | ||
+ | * Objective 11: To increase positive cross-community attitudes towards, and a wider understanding of, the Ulster-Scots language, | ||
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+ | * Strategic outcomes: | ||
+ | * the establishment of a quality, | ||
+ | * increased visibility of and accessibility to quality Ulster-Scots provision in the education system; | ||
+ | * an agreed standard written form of Ulster Scots; | ||
+ | * quality Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture research findings which are disseminated widely and impact positively on the future of Ulster Scots. | ||
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+ | As a result of the implementation of this Strategy, positive results are expected in the area of education((Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. (2016). Strategy to Enhance and Develop the ULSTER-SCOTS Language, Heritage and Culture 2015 – 2035 One year on. Belfast: Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. Retrieved from https:// | ||
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+ | It was expected that by the end of 2021, another Ulster-Scots Language, Heritage and Culture strategy would be published, but this is still in development ((Council of Europe. (2021) //European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages Evaluation by the Committee of Experts: Evaluation of the Implementation of the Recommendations for Immediate Action contained in the Committee of Experts’ fifth evaluation report on the United Kingdom and Isle of Man.// [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===Department of Education language policy=== | ||
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+ | The Department of Education has a language policy that allows the use of Ulster-Scots for communication with the department, but the policy "does not cover language provision within the school curriculum." | ||
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+ | ===== Support structure ===== | ||
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+ | The school system in Northern Ireland is in hands of the Department of Education, which in turn is accountable to the Assembly, through the Minister of Education((Perry, | ||
+ | ]].)) | ||
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+ | The Department of Education is supported by non-departamental public bodies, called Arms Length | ||
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+ | Currently, the Department of Education has no supporting role for Ulster-Scots in education, and support comes from two other organisations, | ||
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+ | ==== Institutional support ==== | ||
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+ | === The Ulster-Scots Agency === | ||
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+ | The [[https:// | ||
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+ | The Ulster-Scots Agency aims to: | ||
+ | * promote the study, conservation, | ||
+ | * encourage and develop the full range of its attendant culture; | ||
+ | * promote an understanding of the history of the Ulster-Scots | ||
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+ | Concerning education, the Ulster-Scots Agency offers to organise after school clubs, school drama, and both music and dance workshops((Ulster-Scots Agency. (n.d.).// Education.// | ||
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+ | The Ulster-Scots Agency organises the Ulster-Scots Flagship School [USFS] programme, a cultural and educational programme to support " | ||
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+ | In 2017, the Ulster-Scots Agency launched the [[http:// | ||
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+ | The Ulster-SCots Agency recognises schools "that have developed sustainable, | ||
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+ | === Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) | ||
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+ | The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has accredited materials to learn the language as well as to learn about the community: // | ||
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+ | Within the context of the Strategy 2015-2035, the CCEA was set to develop fifteen units of work for post-primary schools in 2015, which would mean a significant extension in the availability of Ulster-Scots in the curriculum. This work has been undertaken at the University of Ulster((Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. (2016). Strategy to Enhance and Develop the ULSTER-SCOTS Language, Heritage and Culture 2015 – 2035 One year on. Belfast: Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. Retrieved from https:// | ||
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+ | ===The Ulster-Scots Academy=== | ||
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+ | [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===The Ulster-Scots Community Network=== | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | It has also supported the development of some primary school materials((Hagan, | ||
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+ | === Ministerial Advisory Group on the Ulster-Scots Academy (MAGUS) === | ||
+ | Another institution that played an important role in the planning of policies in relation to Ulster-Scots is the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Ulster-Scots Academy (MAGUS), which was formed in March 2011 by the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure((MAGUS - Creativity NI. (n.d.). Retrieved May 25, 2017, from http:// | ||
+ | * to produce a holistic multi-year development and research strategy for the Ulster-Scots sector, | ||
+ | * to oversee the implementation of the strategy, | ||
+ | * to progress the Ulster-Scots Academy approach, | ||
+ | * to identify and support discrete projects under three streams of activity: language and literature; history, heritage and culture; and education and research, | ||
+ | * to advise the Minister on these matters((Campbell, | ||
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+ | The term of the Board of the MAGUS ended on 31 December 2015 ((Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. (2016). Strategy to Enhance and Develop the ULSTER-SCOTS Language, Heritage and Culture 2015 – 2035 One year on. Belfast: Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. Retrieved from https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Financial support ==== | ||
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+ | The Ulster-Scots Agency is funded by the Department for Communites in Northern Ireland and the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in the Republic of Ireland((Ulster-Scots Agency. (n.d.). //About us//. Retrieved June 13, 2023, from [[https:// | ||
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+ | The CCEA has received a few resources in order to develop teaching materials for primary education((Hagan, | ||
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+ | In 2013, the Ulster University received funding from the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure on the advice of the MAGUS to create the Ulster-Scots Education project ((Ulster University. (n.d.). // | ||
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+ | ==== Teacher Training ==== | ||
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+ | Ulster-Scots is not included in primary and in-service teacher training, though at secondary teacher training, students are allowed to incorporate Ulster-Scots work ((Hagan, L. & Visser, M. (Ed.) (2020). // | ||
+ | ==== Learning materials ==== | ||
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+ | Learning materials for Ulster-Scots in primary education have been developed by the Ulster Scots Agency in collaboration with the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA): // | ||
- | Describe whether there are bodies that determine whether the legislation concerning language education is actually put into practice. | ||
===== Education in practice ===== | ===== Education in practice ===== | ||
- | Describe how education of the language works out in practice: | ||
- | * In which education levels is the language taught (primary, secondary, adult, etc)? | ||
- | * How many hours per week? | ||
- | * In how many schools / to how many pupils? | ||
- | * What school systems with respect to multilingualism are there (bilingual, trilingual)? | ||
- | * Are there sufficient qualified teachers and quality learning resources inside and outside of school? | ||
- | * What level of competence do students reach? | ||
- | Can you say anything about to what extent | + | ====pre-school |
- | * Do students use the language outside | + | |
- | * Does the fact that the language is being taught in school | + | The Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education states that children for whom English is an additional language and those who are being taught through the medium |
+ | ====primary school education ==== | ||
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+ | Ulster-Scots | ||
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+ | ====secondary | ||
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+ | Ulster-Scots is not taught as a subject or used as a medium of instruction, but some schools do teach it in workshops or projects ((Hagan, L. & Visser, M. (Ed.) (2020). // | ||
+ | ====higher education ==== | ||
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+ | Ulster-Scots is not offered as undergraduate programme, though may be included in some projects, such as the [[languages: | ||
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+ | The Ulster University hosts //The centre for Ulster-Scots research in Irish and Scottish studies//, which also aims to develop further teaching and new project at undergraduate and postgraduate level ((Ulster University. (n.d.). //About our Ulster Scots Research//. [[https:// | ||
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- | Feel free to structure your information using chapter headings, e.g.: | ||
- | ==== Multilingual school systems: ==== | ||
===== Learning resources and educational institutions ===== | ===== Learning resources and educational institutions ===== | ||
- | Please mention, point-by-point, institutions that provide | + | ====online resources ==== |
- | In addition you can provide links to online learning resources. | + | |
+ | === teaching materials=== | ||
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+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===dictionaries and grammars=== | ||
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+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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+ | ====organisations==== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * part of the [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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====== Mercator' | ====== Mercator' | ||
- | If there is a Mercator Regional Dossier | + | |
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