Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
This is the second half of the second 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 Gàidhlig) or similar level. It follows on from Gaelic Language 2A with Translation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims
The course aims to enhance students' command of the formal structures of the Gaelic language at morphological and syntactic levels, as well as reinforcing their knowledge of the phonological and orthographic systems within the language. The course is designed to prepare students for the study of Gaelic language and literature at Honours level; to that end, the course builds on and moves at a faster pace than Gaelic Language 2A.
Main Learning Outcomes
The course aims to enhance students' command of the formal structures of the Gaelic language at morphological and syntactic levels, as well as reinforcing their knowledge of the phonological and orthographic systems within the language. The course is designed to prepare students for the study of Gaelic language and literature at Honours level; to that end, the course builds on and moves at a faster pace than Gaelic Language 2A.
Course Content
This course builds on the work of Gaelic Language 2A. Each week students will take three hours of language classes. The formal language work will be designed to increase students' confidence in using higher-register language and will help students to improve their knowledge and understanding of accurate models of morphological and syntactic structures. The extension work will typically include reading texts, translation and writing about a wide range of topics in preparation for Honours study. The oral/aural work will involve natural conversation, discussion, debate, monologue, presentations, etc. in addition to listening to recorded materials, transcription and other exercises designed to improve students? understanding of authentic language.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 5 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 34 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 300 | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 5 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Analyse | Building on their language study, students will be able to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as a result of performance in tests and homework exercises. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Building on their language study, students will be able to evaluate their own language skills, improving their ability to check for accuracy of their base oral/aural and written Gaelic language skills |
| Reflection | Apply | Students will be able to reflect on their own language skills & expand their oral/aural & written Gaelic language skill base, thus improving their ability to cope with unseen & seen translations. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Building on their language study, students will be able to reflect on contemporary aspects of Gaelic culture and improve their spoken Gaelic. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Building on their language study, students will be able to generate and refine Gaelic and generic essay writing skills. |
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