Rhoticity in Scottish English. A Sociolinguistic Study of Parliamentary Speech

Focusing on rhoticity in Scottish English, this seminar paper examines gender differences in its realization among speakers. It explores whether Scottish is predominantly rhotic and investigates discrepancies between male and female speakers. The paper begins with a theoretical overview and reviews existing studies, followed by a detailed explanation of the methodology used to collect data. The results are then presented and analyzed in relation to similar research, shedding light on the linguistic landscape of Scotland.