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

Postgraduate Course: Language Shift and Language Revitalisation in the Gàidhealtachd (CELT11017)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
Taught in Gaelic?Yes
SummaryThe module will consider the patterns and trajectories of Gaelic-English language shift in the Gaidhealtachd from c.1750 to the present and assess the nature of the Gaelic revitalisation movements that have appeared. Particular emphasis will be given to the so-called 'Gaelic renaissance' of recent decades.

This course is jointly taught with undergraduate students. PG students will receive at least one additional session of lecturer time in the form of a seminar or tutorial.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
Students can be expected to acquire an understanding the patterns and trajectories of Gaelic-English language shift in the Gaidhealtachd from c.1750 to the present and assess the nature of the Gaelic revitalisation movements that have appeared, with particular reference to the so-called 'Gaelic renaissance' of recent decades.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Jointly taught with undergraduate students (CELT10040 - The Celtic Languages: Decline and Revitalisation)
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Wilson McLeod
Tel: (0131 6)50 3623
Email: w.mcleod@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Alan Binnie
Tel: (0131 6)51 1822
Email: Alan.Binnie@ed.ac.uk
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