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Postgraduate Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies 2014-2015

CE5010: CELTIC RESEARCH SEMINAR

15 credits

Level 5

First Term

This seminar series is focused on discussion of works by member of staff in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies or related disciplines. Students will discuss each piece as a group. The seminars will therefore provide valuable insights into scholarly methods and research debates.
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CE5015: MEDIEVAL GAELIC LANGUAGE I

30 credits

Level 5

First Term

The course provides a basic introduction to Old Gaelic, and is an exciting option for students who are interested in exploring the history of modern Scottish Gaelic, and/or curious about Celtic grammatical structures. We will read some basic texts in the original language. Any previous language study will be an advantage. Old Gaelic is the earliest form of a Celtic language which we can reconstruct with some certainty. It holds the key to the earliest vernacular literature north of the Alps, and is the earliest attested form of both Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
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CE5016: MODERN GAELIC FOR POSTGRADUATES (A)

30 credits

Level 5

First Term

An intensive language course in modern Scottish Gaelic, for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language. Through a variety of teaching methods, students will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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CE5526: DISSERTATION PREPARATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course involves detailed and critical discussion of primary and secondary materials suited to the research interests of the student (as developed over the preceding semester). The course is intended to provide the student with the fullest preparation for researching and writing the M.Litt. dissertation.
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CE5528: MEDIAEVAL GAELIC LANGUAGE II

30 credits

Level 5

Second Term

The course consists of continued study of the Old Gaelic language, and is an exciting option for students who are interested in exploring further the history of modern Scottish Gaelic, and/or curious about Celtic grammatical structures. We will read more complex texts in the original language. Any previous language study will be an advantage. Old Gaelic is the earliest form of a Celtic language which we can reconstruct with some certainty. It holds the key to the earliest vernacular literature north of the Alps, and is the earliest attested form of both Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
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CE5529: MODERN GAELIC FOR POSTGRADUATES (B)

30 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course builds on the foundation laid in the first semester and concentrates on the acquisition of further basic grammar and vocabulary, and on the development of more advanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
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CE5531: LAW AND LITERATURE AMONG THE CELTS AND ANGLO-SAXONS IN THE EARLY AND CENTRAL MIDDLE AGES

30 credits

Level 5

Second Term

What was the function of law in the mediaeval world, and how were laws applied in society? In this course we will explore the rich legal literature which has survived from both England and the Celtic-speaking countries from the late sixth/early seventh century to the twelfth. This literature deals with almost every aspect of earlier mediaeval society. It is complemented by narrative and poetic literature which dwells on the ideal and the undesirable aspects of human nature. This course is devoted both to legal thought and to law operative in society, in both Celtic-speaking and English-speaking countries.
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CE5902: DISSERTATION IN CELTIC & ANGLO-SAXON STUDIES

60 credits

Level 5

Second Term

In the Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies dissertation course, students write a substantial piece of research in their chosen topic in Celtic and/or Anglo-Saxon Studies, under the supervision of a member of staff.
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