GH3022: GAELIC LANGUAGE A (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16

Course Overview

A level three Gaelic language course for students taking honours Gaelic. The course runs over both semesters and is topic based, enabling students to develop their ability to deal with a large range of subjects in Gaelic. The course also develops students' generic writing and oral skills.

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

Programme Level 3

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

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
One of GH2502 Gaelic Language 2b (Passed) or GH2505 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (Passed) or GH2507 Gaelic Language 2b (Passed) or GH2509 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (Passed) or GH2513 Gaelic Language 2b (Passed)

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)
GH3021 Gaelic Language (Non Honours) (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

4 one-hour classes per week. Two classes will focus on oral communicative skills; one will focus on grammar and the other one will develop competencies in the written language in a variety of different registers. Students will be required to complete regular assignments and to study independently.

Further Information & Notes

This course is designed for honours students.

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

Four language exercises (20% each)
10-minute oral assessment (20%)

Formative Assessment

Students are assessed formatively throughout both Level 3 and Level 4 Gaelic. This assessment is based on a folio of written work and a profile of oral class performance.

Feedback

Students are given feedback weekly in the form of written corrections to submitted work and advice delivered verbally in class, both to individuals and to the whole class.

Course Learning Outcomes