Postgraduate Course: Advanced Gaelic: Translating Technical Prose (CELT11020)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Celtic |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The Module will involve students in an examination of how technical prose (eg. linguistic, sociological, legal, administrative) has been received into Gaelic, and the practical and theoretical issues surrounding its translation. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
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 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will emerge from the course with an understanding of the challenges of translating technical prose into Gaelic, and some practical experience of surmounting those challenges. |
Assessment Information
A written assignment of 2000-3000 words, counting as 100% of the final course mark. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof William Gillies
Tel: (0131 6)50 3621
Email: w.gillies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk |
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