GAELIC LANGUAGE FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2A

GAELIC LANGUAGE FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2A
Course Code
GH 2003
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M Watson

Pre-requisites

A pass in GH 1503 or equivalent.

Notes

This course may not be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with second level Gaelic language courses for Gaelic learners, GH 2002 or GH 2005.

Overview

Each week, students will take one hour of formal language work and one hour of language extension work. 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 a wide range of topics in preparation for Honours study. Students will be required to submit regular and extensive written formative assignments in addition to their assessed work.

Structure

2 one-hour language classes per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: 3 language exercises (60%), and 2 essays (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination.