Undergraduate Course: Gaelic 1B (CELT08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Celtic |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtic_courses.htm#course_gaelic1b |
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| Course description |
An introduction to Scottish Gaelic verse and prose literature, and to the study of the Gaelic language, together with language practical classes both oral and written. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass in Gàidhlig or Gaelic (Learners) at SCE Higher Grade or equivalent. Oral competence in Scottish Gaelic must be demonstrated in a manner approved by the department.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Please note pre-requisite requirements as stated above. Visiting students will be expected to demonstrate an equivalent level of competency in the Gaelic language. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Timetable to be arranged in week 1. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims (1) to extend students' experience in and understanding of Scottish Gaelic literature of the last three centuries, and to develop a general familiarity with the culture and literature of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, through reading and discussion of Gaelic prose and verse texts, thus introducing students at first-hand to the works of some of the most important Gaelic poets, and to a wide variety of Gaelic prose styles; and (2) to increase familiarity with, and powers of expression in, Scottish Gaelic by means of regular language work, thus leading students towards a sound competence in speaking, reading and writing Scottish Gaelic. |
Assessment Information
| 1 essay, semester 2; 2 oral presentations, one in each semester; regular language and translation exercises throughout the year; 1 two-hour class exam at the end of Semester 1. Class work 50%; degree exam 50%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Wilson Mcleod
Tel: (0131 6)50 3623
Email: w.mcleod@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Christina Strauch
Tel: (0131 6)50 3622
Email: c.a.strauch@ed.ac.uk |
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