Gaelic Traditional Song (P01932)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P01932

The Module introduces students to a broad approach to song scholarship, and may cover such topics as cross-cultural perspectives, the nature and function of traditional song, orality and literacy, and song analysis. It may also involve the study of selected song resources including published collections, manuscripts, recordings, performers and computer databases.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain a knowledge of basic categories and features of Gaelic song past and present, and first-hand acquaintance with major collections and other resources for the subject, including the School of Scottish Studies Archives.