- Course Code
- GH 2502
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr M Watson
Pre-requisites
A pass in GH 2002 Gaelic Language 2A.
Notes
This course may not be take as part of a graduating curriculum with GH 2505 or GH 2503 or their equivalent.
Overview
Each week, students will take one hour of formal language work, one hour of language extension work and one hour in an oral/aural class. 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 class will involve natural conversation, discussion, debate, role play, monologue, presentations, etc., in addition to listening to tape-and-text materials, transcription and other exercises designed to improve students' understanding of authentic language.
Structure
3 one-hour language classes per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment: exercises (50%), essay (20%), and oral (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (70%) and an oral examination (30%).