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Undergraduate Course: Gaelic 1B (CELT08005)

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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaCeltic Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtic_courses.htm#course_gaelic1b Taught in Gaelic?Yes
Course descriptionAn 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations 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.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesPlease note pre-requisite requirements as stated above. Visiting students will be expected to demonstrate an equivalent level of competency in the Gaelic language.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 66, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 66, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 260 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 33 %, Practical Exam 17 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Paper 12:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Paper 22:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 12:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 22:00
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. Class work 50%; degree exam 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 organiserProf Robert Dunbar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3621
Email: Rob.Dunbar@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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