Postgraduate Course: The History of the Gaelic Language (CELT11026)
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 study of the linguistic history of Scottish Gaelic, with emphasis on diachronic development from the Early period through the Early Modern period, and including the divergence of and inter-relationships between Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Manx. |
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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The Module aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the historical development of Gaidhlig and its linguistic context. |
Assessment Information
| An essay 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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