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

Undergraduate Course: Medieval Welsh Literature (CELT10008)

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 areaCeltic Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/celtic/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course examines a representative selection of medieval Welsh literature in English translation. Both prose and verse genres will be discussed both in the light of recent literary scholarship and under consideration of their social and historical background.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Medieval Welsh Literature2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students of this course have the opportunity to get an overview of Medieval Welsh Literature and an introduction to the state of scholarship and criticism in this field.
Assessment Information
Students are required to complete two assignments. One is to write up a class presentation on a subject to be agreed (around 1500 words). The second consists of an essay (around 2000 words) giving an overview of one type of medieval Welsh literature; for example, early praise poetry, native prose texts, religious writing, Arthurian poetry or prose, love poetry, narrative verse etc. The chosen text is to be placed in its historical and literary context, making reference to the views of modern scholars. Guidance will be given on choice of text, approach, and coverage.

Equal weight is given to assessed course-work and to the Degree Examination. The class-work assignment is worth 50% and the Degree Examination is worth 50% of the overall mark for the course.
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 organiserMs Abigail Burnyeat
Tel: (0131 6)51 1310
Email: Abigail.Burnyeat@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christina Bould
Tel: (0131 6)50 3622
Email: Chrisma.Bould@ed.ac.uk
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