Ulster Scots Consultation

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED

DRAFT STRATEGY FOR ULSTER SCOTS LANGUAGE, HERITAGE AND CULTURE

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) has prepared a consultative document containing proposals for a strategy for Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.

The consultation period will last for twenty weeks from Wednesday 11 July until Tuesday 27 November 2012.

The purpose of this public consultation is to seek views and feedback on the content of the draft Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture strategy, which includes aims, objectives and areas for action to proactively protect, enhance and develop the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.

The key aims of the draft strategy are to:

create a framework where the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture can flourish and be shared and enjoyed;
protect and support the development and learning the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture; and
promote wider understanding and recognition of the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.

The strategy has the following objectives:

increase educational provision of all aspects of Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture;
increase access to Ulster Scots language media including online material;
promote the economic benefits of the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture; and
promote research in relation to the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.

Key areas for action to protect, enhance and develop the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture include Education, Media, Use of Language, Public Services, Culture.

CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

Strategy for Ulster Scots Language, Heritage and Culture - Consultation Document (pdf) (292KB)

Strategy for Ulster Scots Language, Heritage and Culture - Young Person Friendly version (pdf) (689KB)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Programme for Government 2011-2015

St Andrews Agreement

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages