- Course Code
- GH 1004
- Credit Points
- 10
- Course Coordinator
- Dr M Watson
Pre-requisites
This course is not open to students qualified for CE 1022 or CE 1023.
Notes
This course may not be included as part of a graduating curriculum with CE 1025.
Overview
The work of the course will focus on the close reading of simple authentic Gaelic texts, together with the discovery of such background information as is needed to understand these texts in their context, at a level appropriate for beginners in the language. A range of topics will be covered with a view to enhancing both linguistic and text-critical skills as well as factual knowledge.
Structure
2 one-hour classes per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment: essay (40%), exercise (30%); class exercise (30%).
A satisfactory level of performance in course work will exempt candidates from examination.
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).