Scottish studies is an interdisciplinary field of research devoted to the study of Scotland, History of Scotland, Geography of Scotland, Scottish society, Culture of Scotland, Politics of Scotland, Economy of Scotland, Languages of Scotland, Scottish literature, Gaelic literature and of Scottish people in Scotland and elsewhere. It is sometimes subsumed within the category of Celtic studies and European studies.
Centres
There are a number of academic centres of Scottish Studies which offer a range of awards. These include:
- Scotland
- University of Aberdeen: Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies
- University of Edinburgh: Celtic and Scottish Studies; School of Scottish Studies
- University of Glasgow: Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies. A Chair of Celtic Studies was established there in 1956 followed by a Chair of Gaelic Studies in 2010.
- University of the Highlands and Islands:
It is also possible to obtain a Scottish Studies Award at secondary schools.
Journals
- International Review of Scottish Studies
- Scottish Studies
- Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies
- Journal of Scottish Historical Studies
- Studies in Scottish Literature
Organisations
- Scottish Studies Foundation
- Eighteenth Century Scottish Studies Society
- French Society of Scottish Studies
- International Association for the Study of Scottish Literatures
- Association for Scottish Literary Studies
See also
References
- "Scottish Studies, MA". University of Aberdeen. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- "Scottish Studies".
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