Gaelic 2A (CT0049)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-2-CT0049

An introduction to Scottish Gaelic verse and prose literature, and to the linguistic structure and history of Scottish Gaelic, together with langauge practical classes both oral and written.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Gaelic 1A.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Celtic, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	13:00	13:50	Room G.22, 16-20 George Square	Central

? Additional Class Information : Timetable to be arranged in week 1.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to build on the work of Gaelic 1A, and to prepare students for Celtic Honours work, by (1) extending students' experience in and understanding of the Scottish Gaelic literature of the last three centuries through reading and discussion of Gaelic prose and verse texts, thus introducing students at first-hand to the works of some of the most important Gaelic poets, and to a wide variety of Gaelic prose styles; (2) increasing familiarity with, and powers of expression in, Scottish Gaelic by means of regular language work, thus leading students towards a sound competence in speaking, reading and writing Scottish Gaelic; and (3) providing a detailed introduction to the history of Gaelic Scotland and the Scottish Gaelic language, and to the analysis of the contemporary varieties of Gaelic, its variation, sociolinguistic position, and future prospects.

Assessment Information

3 essays, 1 in semester 2 and 2 in semester 2; regular language and translation exercises throughout the year; one 2 two-hour class exam at the end of semester 1. Class work 50%; degree exam 50%.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	-	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	1	Paper 1	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	2	Paper 2	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Paper 1	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2	Paper 2	2 hour(s)