strategy_to_enhance_and_develop_the_ulster_scots_language__heritage_and_culture_2015-2035

AIMS OBJECTIVES AREAS FOR ACTION
To increase respect for the Ulster-Scots
language, heritage and culture.
Media; Use of the Ulster-Scots
Language; Public Services;
Education; Research &
Development
Promote and
safeguard the
status of, and
respect for, the
Ulster-Scots,
language, heritage
and culture.
To improve awareness and recognition of the
Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture at
home and abroad.
To develop Ulster Scots as a living language in
line with the European Charter for Regional or
Minority Languages.
To meet the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and
cultural duties of the European Framework
Convention for the Protection of National
Minorities and the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child.
Culture; Research & Development;
Media
Education; Use of the Ulster-Scots
Language; Public Services; Media;
Research & Development
Education
To provide sustainable and quality educational
provision relating to all aspects of the Ulster-
Scots language, heritage and culture.
Education; Media; Research &
Development
Build up the
sustainability,
capacity and
infrastructure of
the Ulster-Scots
community.
To increase the sustainable capacity of the
Ulster-Scots community sector by promoting
cultural and heritage based tourism.
To establish an Ulster-Scots Academy.
To maximise the economic and social benefits of
the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.
Culture; Media; Research &
Development
Research & Development;
Education; Use of the Ulster-Scots
Language; Culture
Education; Media; Use of the
Ulster-Scots Language; Culture;
Research & Development
Foster an
inclusive, wider
understanding of
the Ulster-Scots
language, heritage
and culture in a
way that will
contribute
towards building a
strong and shared
community.
To commission quality research in Ulster-Scots
language, heritage and culture.
To increase the amount and quality of Ulster-
Scots media provision, particularly television
broadcasting and online material.
To increase positive cross-community attitudes
towards, and a wider understanding of, the
Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture.
Research & Development;
Education; Use of the Ulster-Scots
Language
Education; Media; Use of the
Ulster-Scots Language; Culture
Education; Media; Use of the
Ulster-Scots Language; Culture;
Research & Development
Figure 2: Alignment of Aims, Objectives and Areas for Action
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