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GH1513: GAELIC LANGUAGE 1B (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This is the second-half of the first year Gaelic language course for students who are relatively fluent in the language already and have studied it to at least Higher in school (Higher Gaelic or GĂ idhlig) or have studied it to a similar level elsewhere. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Michelle MacLeod

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of GH1008 Gaelic Language 1a (Studied) or GH1009 Gaelic for Native Speakers 1a (Studied) or GH1013 Gaelic Language 1a (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GH1007 Gaelic for Beginners 1a (Studied)
  • GH1008 Gaelic Language 1a (Studied)
  • GH1009 Gaelic for Native Speakers 1a (Studied)
  • GH1507 Gaelic for Beginners 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

Course Aims

The course aims to provide a structured reinforcement and development of existing language competences. The course follows on from the first half-session language course and will prepare students for progressing in Gaelic studies.

Main Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the Gaelic language. Students will have a better and more confident grasp of fundamental language structures and spelling and will be able to communicate effectively in a wider range of scenarios. Students will have a broad familiarity with some of the key topics involved in Gaelic Studies.

Students will be prepared to progress to level 2 Gaelic language.

Specifically they will have the ability to manipulate 3 more irregular verbs; use the genitive and vocative cases accurately; and will be able to use most compound prepositions accurately. They will have practised writing on a broader range of topics. They will have the ability to participate in an academic discourse in Gaelic on two more topics. They will have improved their ability to talk formally and informally in Gaelic and they will have the ability to use appropriate reference works and other sources of information.

Course Content

The course follows a structured programme of grammar exercises, designed to consolidate students' knowledge of the language. The other language classes cover a wide range of topics, with a view to increasing students' vocabulary and range of expression; students will practice their language skills through a variety of exercises including translations, summarising, transcribing, free writing, etc.

Further Information & Notes

This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with GH1007 or GH1507.

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

40% in-course assessment: two language exercises (10% each), one 20% essay; and 60% examination.

Resit

100% examination.

Formative Assessment

6 formative assessments of different aspects of written Gaelic language

Feedback

The above assessments are given CGS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral classes.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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