? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : LLC-P-P01895

The course consists of an introduction to Early Modern Gaelic language, orthography and sources, followed by study of appropriate prose and/or verse texts, together with supporting studies in the literary tradition, palaeography, and textual criticism.

? Pre-requisites : Approval of the instructor, which will normally require successful completion of an Honours degree programme in Scottish Gaelic language/literature.

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

The course aims to provide students with a thorough grouding in Early Modern Gaelic pronunciation and orthography, and the capacity to read critically Early Modern Gaelic prose and verse.

A series of written grammar and translation exercises (50% of the final course mark) and a final examination (50%).

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Mhairi Bingham
Tel : (0131 6)50 4167
Email : Mhairi.Bingham@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof William Gillies
Tel : (0131 6)50 3621
Email : w.gillies@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/