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GH1507: GAELIC FOR BEGINNERS 1B (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This is an 11-week course in the modern Scottish Gaelic language for students who have completed GH1007 Gaelic for Beginners 1A. 

You will attend three interactive language classes and one conversation class each week, as well as undertaking self-directed learning. 

By the end of the course you will be expected to have mastered a large working vocabulary and to be competent in understanding and using most of the major structures of the language. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study Yes
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Marsaili MacLeod

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • GH1007 Gaelic for Beginners 1a (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GH1008 Gaelic Language 1a (Studied)
  • GH1009 Gaelic for Native Speakers 1a (Studied)
  • GH1501 Gaelic for Beginners 1b (Studied)
  • GH1502 Gaelic Language 1b (Studied)
  • GH1503 Gaelic for Native Speakers 1b (Studied)
  • GH1508 Gaelic Language 1b (Studied)
  • GH1509 Gaelic for Native Speakers 1b (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will concentrate on the acquisition of essential grammar and vocabulary and will build on previous knowledge to further develop ability across all four linguistic skills. In the language classes, students will learn the structures, vocabulary, sounds and writing system of Gaelic. In the oral class, students will have an opportunity to practise speaking, develop their vocabulary further, and listen to a native speaker. 

Further Information & Notes

This course may not be taken by students who qualify for Gaelic Language 1B or any other more advanced courses.

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: 1 two-hour examination (60%); Continuous written assessment (20%); Continuous aurul/oral assessment (20%).


3 formative assessments on different aspects of written Gaelic language, including 2 homework exercises and 1 in-class test, will be used to give feedback to students during the course. These 3 pieces of work will form the basis of the 20% written continuous assessment.
The oral assessment (20%) will be based on performance in an oral skills test.


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

Formative Assessment

4 formative assessments on different aspects of written Gaelic language, including 3 home-work exercises and 1 in-class test. These four pieces of work will form the basis of the 20% continuous assessment.

The oral assessment (20%) will be based on performance in all classes and an oral skills test.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks and written feedback. General verbal feedback is given in class. Additional written and/or verbal feedback is given on an individual basis as required.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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