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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Classical Gaelic Verse (CT0090)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-CT0090 Semester 1 begins with the metrical training of the Classical Gaelic bards, followed by study of selected poems from T. F. O'Rahilly's Measgra Danta and Danta Gradha. Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaCeltic, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Not being delivered ? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The aims of the course are to develop (1) a facility in handling Gaelic syllabic verse of the Early Modern ('Classical') period, (2) an understanding of the metrical and linguistic basis of the poetry of this period, (3) a sense of the professional activity and court milieu which lies behind the Classical poetry, and (4) some direct familiarity with the primary and secondary resources for the study of the period and its literature.
Assessment Information
The Degree Examination counts for 50% of the total marks available for each course, and the Classwork marks count for 50%. The Degree Examination consists of one 2-hour paper to be sat in the April/May diet. Classwork marks are assessed on the basis of the translation and other exercises.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Dr A Gunderloch Course Organiser Dr A Gunderloch Course Website : http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/celtic/ School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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