Medieval Welsh Texts 1 and 2 (P00404)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00404

The two courses run in parallel. Medieval Welsh Texts 1 begins with an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of Medieval Welsh, and proceeds to study Medieval Welsh texts with a continuing emphasis on language. Medieval Welsh Texts 2 starts by introducing students to the pronunciation of Medieval Welsh and developing reading skills in Medieval Welsh, and proceeds to study Medieval Welsh texts with a greater emphasis on content and context. During the first term there is co-ordination between the subject-matter studied each week in Medieval Welsh Texts 1 and Medieval Welsh Texts 2.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course introduces students to the pronunciation, grammar and syntax of Medieval Welsh, and trains them to read edited Medieval Welsh texts. It provides students with an introduction to the palaeographic, orthographic and textual background of the texts studied.