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GH1011: MODERN GAELIC SCOTLAND A (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is Scotland's oldest living language. In this introductory course you will learn about the Gaels, their history and their modern culture. 

This course is taught in English and is normally taken in conjunction with GH1007 Gaelic for Beginners 1A and GH1013 Gaelic.

This will also make an interesting choice for people who want to know a little bit more about the cultural heritage of Scotland.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Michelle MacLeod
  • Piotr Omenzetter

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course gives an introduction to the decline and development of the Gaelic language. Students will learn of the processes which led to the 'inferiorisation' of the Gaels before gaining an introduction to the Gaelic community's revival. Topics include Gaelic education from 1975 to the present, Gaelic broadcasting, Gaelic publishing, and an introduction to modern Gaelic poetry.  Students will be expected to contribute substantially to the once-weekly seminar discussions.

Further Information & Notes

All texts are delivered in English or with translation.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: One essay on your seminar topic (50%); Seminar preparation (30%) ; Seminar participation (20%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is also given in tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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