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

Undergraduate Course: Sgriobhadh B (CELT10027)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
Taught in Gaelic?Yes
SummaryThis course provides training in Scottish Gaelic writing at an advanced level. The class will explore how to write about a variety of subjects (such as literary criticism, history and politics) clearly and confidently whilst examining specific points of Gaelic grammar. Students will also have an opportunity to pursue individual interests, such as creative writing and journalism, and the opportunity to have their work published in a Gaelic magazine.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( Gaelic 1A (CELT08004) OR Gaelic 1B (CELT08005)) AND ( Gaelic 2A (CELT08006) OR Gaelic 2B (CELT08007))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements 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 Scottish Gaelic.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Scottish Gaelic grammar, vocabulary and idiom
  2. translate texts from English into Scottish Gaelic accurately and clearly on a wide range of topics (such as politics, the environment and culture) and styles, displaying a sensitivity to the subtleties of Scottish Gaelic idiom
  3. identify and produce different registers of written Scottish Gaelic, and use the idiom and vocabulary appropriate to each
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Joan MacDonald
Tel:
Email: Joan.MacDonald@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Vivien MacNish Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 3528
Email: vivien.macnish-porter@ed.ac.uk
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