In a motion to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Stevenson celebrated the move by the University of Aberdeen.
Doric is a form of North East Scots which is spoken by 49% of people in Aberdeenshire.
It will now be taught to undergraduates at Aberdeen University with the course counting towards a student’s degree.
Commenting, Stewart Stevenson MSP said:
“I am delighted Doric will be taught to undergraduates at the University of Aberdeen.
“It has a long history and there are many words and phrases linking Doric with Scandinavian languages too.
“This language is a critical part of north-east culture and I wish the University all the best in delivering this course which I hope will bring more interest and many new speakers.”
“It has a long history and there are many words and phrases linking Doric with Scandinavian languages too.
“This language is a critical part of north-east culture and I wish the University all the best in delivering this course which I hope will bring more interest and many new speakers.”