Donnchadh Ban Mac an t-Saoir (U01975)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01975

The course studies the poetry of the eminent eighteenth-century poet Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir. A key aspect of the course is the translation and discussion of selected primary texts representative of his work. The course thus demonstrates the range of his work and places him in the context of the lively Gaelic literary scene of the eighteenth century. In addition, the course examines the specific techniques Donnchadh Bàn employs as a producer of oral material, and the metrical and compositional strategies he uses to produce songs that contain a wealth of detailed description. The course pays particular attention to his use of common conventions that apply to orally composed material and to the innovative styles and themes he introduces into his work at the same time. Emphasis will be given to the appropriate methodological approaches and techniques of analysis relevant to different aspects of Donnchadh Bàn's work. The subject's links within the wider field of Gaelic literature of the time will lead to a more detailed understanding of the wider cultural and literary environment.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Gaelic 1A or 1B and Gaelic 2A or 2B.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The Intended Learning Outcomes are the development of a sound knowledge of the poetry of Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir and its place within the Gaelic canon. This will involve an understanding of the characteristics of orally composed material as well as an awareness of the place and connections of the poet's output within the wider field of Gaelic literature. The subject-matter of the course ties in further with the study of the poetry that comments on the social and political upheavals of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The study of orally composed material is currently a subject of much interest and Donnchadh Bàn's poetry offers illuminating insights. The course is taught through the medium of Gaelic.