Gaelic Language 2 (CT0077)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-2-CT0077

Language work both written and oral with an introduction to the linguistic structure and history of Scottish Gaelic

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass at 55% or above in Gaelic 1A or Gaelic 1B

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Celtic, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 24 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Two hours per week at 1310 or as arranged.

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; and (2) 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

2 essays, 1 in semester 1 and 1 in semester 2; regular language and translation exercises throughout the year; 1 2-hour class exam at the end of semester 1. Class work 50%, degree exam 50%.