GAELIC LANGUAGE 1A

Course Code

GH 1002

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M MacLeod

Pre-requisites

Pass in Gaelic (Learners) Higher at B or better.

Notes

This course may not be included as part of a graduating curriculum with GH 1001 or GH 1003.

Overview

A course in Gaelic for students who have already undertaken some study of the language, but who are not native speakers. It enables students to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of Gaelic grammar and vocabulary, and to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening and translation skills.

Structure

2 one-hour language classes and 1 one-hour oral practice class per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: 4 language exercises (60%), oral (20%), and essay (20%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (66%), and an oral examination (34%).