Undergraduate Course: Gaelic 2A (CELT08006)
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 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
Home subject area | Celtic |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtic_courses.htm#course_gaelic2a |
Taught in Gaelic? | Yes |
Course description | An introduction to Scottish Gaelic verse and prose literature, and to the linguistic structure and history of Scottish Gaelic, together with langauge practical classes both oral and written. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Gaelic 1A (CELT08004)
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Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | Visiting students will be expected to demonstrate a level of competency in the Gaelic language equivalent to that of Edinburgh students who have completed one year of Gaelic instruction at university/college level. Admission to this course will be based on your level of competency and will be entirely at the discretion of the Course Organiser. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2012/13 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Additional information |
Timetable to be arranged in week 1. |
Exam Information |
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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 to build on the work of Gaelic 1A, and to prepare students for Celtic Honours work, by (1) extending students' experience in and understanding of the Scottish Gaelic literature of the last three centuries 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; (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; and (3) providing 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. |
Assessment Information
3 essays, 1 in semester 2 and 2 in semester 2; regular language and translation exercises throughout the year. Class work 50%; degree exam 50%. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Wilson Mcleod
Tel: (0131 6)50 3623
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Course secretary | Ms Christina Bould
Tel: (0131 6)50 3622
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