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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Scottish Ethnology

Undergraduate Course: Scottish Emigrant Traditions: Gaelic Option (SCET10012)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaScottish Ethnology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?Yes
Course descriptionThis course, delivered in Gaelic, explores the concepts of culture transfer and adaptation in the context of Scottish emigration. The approach is based upon community case studies, mainly in Eastern Canada, though material is included from other areas of settlement. Various genres of oral tradition and aspects of material culture and community life are dealt with, largely from the perspective of a Highlands and Islands background.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Scotland and Orality (SCET08008) AND Visualising Scotland (SCET08009)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites** Please note: this course is taught in Gaelic **

Visiting students must have a background in Folklore or Anthropology (ideally at least 3 relevant courses at grade B or above). We will only consider University/College level courses for entry purposes.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an empirical knowledge of settlement history and patterns and the nature of culture transfer and adaptation there; experience in close reading of relevant texts and other sources for the subject; an ability to apply theoretical and analytical approaches to the material; an understanding of the life and culture of diaspora Scots, mainly from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, in comparative contexts.
Assessment Information
One essay (40%)
One oral presentation (10%)
Degree examination (50%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr John Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 4145
Email: J.W.Shaw@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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