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ANNEX A: SCOTS LANGUAGE CONFERENCE
Pathfoot Building
University of Stirling
FK9 4LAMonday, 9 February 2009
SCOTS LANGUAGE CONFERENCE
A one-day conference hosted by the Scottish Government and chaired by the broadcaster and writer Billy Kay.
Aim: to formally present the findings of the Audit of Current Provision for the Scots Language and enable discussion of possible ways forward to promote and develop the language.
Purpose: to provide the Scottish Government with views and suggestions on how the Scots language may be better promoted and developed in future.
09:30 hrs | Refreshments and networking |
10:00 | Welcome
Linda Fabiani MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture |
10:10 | Introduction and overview of the day ahead
Billy Kay |
10:20 | The Scottish Government's Audit of Current Provision for the Scots Language
Janet Ruiz, Principal Research Officer, Scottish Government
Dr Rhys Evans, Integrate Consulting |
10:45 | Q&A
Plenary session chaired by Billy Kay |
11:05 | Refreshments break |
11:20 | Scots language in schools
Presentation by pupils from Nethermains Primary School, Denny |
11:35 | Review of proceedings
Billy Kay |
11:50 | Breakout session one (questions one and two)
Facilitated discussion groups |
12:30 | Buffet lunch and networking |
13:20 | Breakout session two (questions three, four and five)
Facilitated discussion groups |
14:35 | Refreshments break |
14:50 | Scots language in schools
Presentation by pupils from St. Ninian's Primary School, Stirling |
15:05 | Top lines from discussion groups
Feedback from group facilitators |
15:25 | Plenary discussion
Chaired by Billy Kay |
16:10 | Summary of the day's proceedings
Billy Kay |
16:20 | Closing address
Linda Fabiani MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture |
16:30 | Conference ends |
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