Undergraduate Course: Gaelic 1B (CELT08005)
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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Celtic |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtic_courses.htm#course_gaelic1b |
Taught in Gaelic? | Yes |
| Course description | An 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)
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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-requisites | Please 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
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Lecture Hours 66,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 66,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
260 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
33 %,
Practical Exam
17 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Paper 1 | 2:00 | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Paper 2 | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Paper 1 | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Paper 2 | 2:00 | |
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 |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Robert Dunbar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3621
Email: Rob.Dunbar@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk |
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