Undergraduate Course: Scottish Gaelic Verse in the Jacobite Period (CELT10017)
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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Celtic |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/celtic/ |
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| Course description |
The course studies vernacular Gaelic poetry during the Jacobite period, beginning with the Civil War of the mid-seventeenth century and focusing in particular on the various types of poetry composed in connection with the Jacobite rebellions. This body of verse represents an important source for the study of socio-historical developments in the Highlands as well as a corpus that is significant as a distinct literary genre in its own right. The course considers the role of the poet as spokesperson and opinion-former and in this context examines some of the most important poets and their output, investigating both overlaps and differences in outlook and function of their work. The poetry under discussion ranges from historical exposition, political propaganda, and military analysis to personal response, using both traditional techniques and innovative features to make its point. It also presents a specifically Gaelic perspective on Jacobitism and government politics. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Entry to this course is at the discretion of the Course Organiser and will be arranged on a case by case basis by the Visiting Student Office in consultation with the department.
**Please note: this course will be taught in Gaelic**
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The Intended Learning Outcomes are the development of a sound knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of Jacobite poetry and the position of the genre in the wider field of Gaelic literature. A sound knowledge of metres and stylistic features of the poetry will be imparted. The way in which historical events and developments in the social environment are reflected and discussed in the poetry is emphasised in particular. Students will be able to evaluate the value of the material as both literature and as a source for the study of Highland history. The preparation of translations of texts forms an integral part of the course and is designed to improve students' understanding and appreciation of this body of Gaelic verse. The course will be taught through the medium of Gaelic. |
Assessment Information
Essay and written summary of presentation: 50% (25% + 25%)
Degree Examination (2 hours): 50%
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr A Gunderloch
Tel: (0131 6)51 1374
Email: A.Gunderloch@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Christina Strauch
Tel: (0131 6)50 3622
Email: c.a.strauch@ed.ac.uk |
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