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Kirsty NicDhùghaill

PhD Student

  • IV44 8RQ

    United Kingdom

Personal profile

Research Interests

  • Minority language revitalisation and sustainability 
  • Family Language Policy (FLP)
  • Gaelic-medium education and post-GME language trajectories
  • Sociolinguistics of island and rural communities
  • Language Planning and Policy 

PhD Project

My PhD investigates intergenerational transmission of Scottish Gaelic in the Isle of Skye, focusing specifically on famillies where parents were educated through Gaelic-medium education (GME) and have chosen GME for their own children. The study examines how educational experiences, community networks and home practices shape language choices and everyday Gaelic use. The project aims to deepen understanding of the opportunities and barriers of Gaelic intergenerational transmission. 

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Research, “’S e Gàidhlig Ghàidhealach a th’ againne,’s e Gàidhlig Ghallda a th’ aca an-diugh” Exploring Reverse Diglossia as an influence on the communicative relationships between older and younger Gaelic speakers. , University of Edinburgh

Award Date: 20 Aug 2020

Supervised by
  • McLeod, Wilson

Bachelor of Arts, Gaelic Studies and Politics, University of Aberdeen

Award Date: 31 May 2019

External positions

Board Member, Fèisean nan Gàidheal

Mar 2020 → …

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