Doric Language Class

Deveron Projects is based in the rural market town of Huntly, Scotland. We connect artists, communities and places through creative research and engagement.

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<DIV><STRONG><SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN> Language Class</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><I>Div ye ken yer mither tongue? Div ye want to learn the <SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN>?</I></DIV>
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<DIV>8 week course on Tuesday evenings, from 22 January to 12 March 2019</DIV>
<DIV>6-7.30pm, with a break for a fly cup <BR></DIV>
<DIV>Tutor: Alistair Heather, Elphinstone Institute</DIV>
<DIV>Location: 8 Castle Street, Huntly</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Course fees <I>**costs cover the full 8 week course, purchase the first available time slot**</I></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>£60 Employed rate<BR></DIV>
<DIV>£40 Unwaged, OAP, student</DIV>
<DIV>Bursaries available - please contact <A HREF="mailto:info@deveron-projects.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@deveron-projects.com</A> to enquire if you are eligible</DIV>
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<DIV>Booking here or by calling Deveron Projects on 01466 794494.</DIV>
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<DIV>Whether you’re new to the North-East or hae bade here aa yer days, ye’ll ken fine that we hae a unique wye o spikkin. Did you know that 'the <SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN>' is a rich and unique dialect of the Scots Language, one of the largest minority languages in Europe?</DIV>
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<DIV>In this class, Herald and National columnist Alistair Heather will develop your understanding and working knowledge of the rich literature of the language, with particular focus on the talented writers and performers of the North-East. No former experience is required; the course is accessible by <SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN>-, Scots- and English-speakers alike.</DIV>
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<DIV>The classes will be focused on production; exploring language by producing podcasts, videos, writing and other forms of self-expression and self-representation in North-East Scots, aka the <SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN>. Opportunities for publication will be highlighted, and participants encouraged to publish their work. </DIV>
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<DIV>This class is being hosted by Deveron Projects, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute, which aims to promote Scots and <SPAN CLASS="il">Doric</SPAN> language and culture.</DIV>
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8 Castle St

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