The Celtic Languages: Decline and Revitalisation (U02079)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U02079

This course will look closely at the history of the decline of the Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages, especially from the eighteenth century onwards, and at the various revitalisation initiatives that have been put in place from the end of the nineteenth century onwards. Emphasis will be placed on practical matters related to contemporary language policy and planning, using theoretical and analytical insights from a range of disciplines, including linguistics, sociology and geography. The course will be delivered partly in Gaelic and partly in English.

Entry Requirements

none

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 Learing Outcomes are the development of a sound knowledge of the key developments relating to the decline and revitalisation of the Celtic languages. This will include an understanding of key aspects of sociolinguistic theory and key issues in language planning.

Assessment Information

Students are required to write an essay (2,500-3,500 words in length), on an appropriate subject to be agreed in consultation with the lecturer. Equal weight is given to assessed course work and to the Degree Examination. The essay is worth 50% and the Degree Examination is worth 50% of the overall mark for the course. The Degree Examination consists of a single 2-hour paper to be sat in the May/June diet.