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. This course is normally taken as part of Gaelic 2B (CT0050).

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%.