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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Celtic

Undergraduate Course: Gaelic 2B (CELT08007)

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 2 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaCeltic Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtic_courses.htm#course_gaelic2b Taught in Gaelic?Yes
Course descriptionStudy of Scottish Gaelic literature, of the linguistic structure and history of Scottish Gaelic, together with practical Scottish Gaelic language work both oral and written.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Gaelic 1A (CELT08004) OR Gaelic 1B (CELT08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students will be expected to demonstrate a level of competency in the Gaelic language equivalent to that of Edinburgh students who have completed one year of Gaelic instruction at university/college level. Admission to this course will be based on your level of competency and will be entirely at the discretion of the Course Organiser.
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
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 12:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Paper 22:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 22:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course aims to build on and extend the work of Gaelic 1A/1B, and to prepare students for Honours work in Celtic, by providing (1) a detailed introduction to the history of Gaelic Scotland and the Scottish Gaelic language, and to the analysis of the contemporary varieties of Gaelic, its variation, sociolinguistic position, and future prospects; (2) an introduction to a range of modern and medieval Scottish prose texts; (3) an introduction to the Scottish Gaelic verse of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; and (4) increasing 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; 2 other written assignments; regular language and translation exercises throughout the year. Class work 50%; degree exam 50%.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserProf Robert Dunbar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3621
Email: Rob.Dunbar@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christina Bould
Tel: (0131 6)50 3622
Email: Chrisma.Bould@ed.ac.uk
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