Abstract
The article investigates the similarities between Scots and Bavarian in terms of social, historical and sociolinguistic features. It cites particularities which distinguish Bavarian from Standard German and other German varieties. A major difference between Scotland and Bavaria is cited. The parallels between the linguistic situations of Bavaria and Scotland are examined.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 89-101 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Scottish Language |
| Issue number | 28 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Scots language
- Bavarian language
- History
- Sociolinguistics
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