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GH3021: GAELIC LANGUAGE (NON HONOURS) (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

A level 3 Gaelic language class for students not taking Honours in Gaelic.  The course is topic based and will enable students to deal with a large range of subjects in Gaelic. The course also develops students' generic writing and oral skills.  The course runs over both semesters.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Full Year Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Michelle MacLeod

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • One of GH2013 Gaelic Language 2a (Passed) or GH2505 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (Passed) or GH2507 Gaelic Language 2b (Passed) or GH2509 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GH3001 Level 3 Gaelic Language 1 (Studied)
  • GH3002 Level 3 Gaelic Language 2 (Studied)
  • GH3020 Level 3 Gaelic Language 1 (Studied)
  • GH3022 Gaelic Language A (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

2 one-hour classes per week and 1 one-hour of directed study in the language lab. One class will focus on oral communicative skills, and the other will develop competencies in the written language in a variety of different registers. Students will be required to complete regular assignments, to study independently and to study tapes and videos in the language centre.

Further Information & Notes

This course is not available for students with Native Speaker Higher; they are required to take Advanced Writing for Gaelic Native Speakers. This course is for students who are not completing an Honours degree in Gaelic Studies.

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: Continuous assessment (100%): six written language exercises (60%) and oral exam (40%).

Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (60%) and one oral examination (40%).

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is based on a folio of written work and a profile of oral class work.

Feedback

Students are given feedback in written form on a weekly basis, on work submitted in class. Feedback is also offered verbally to individuals and to the whole class in all classes.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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