- Course Code
- GH 1007
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Marsaili MacLeod
Pre-requisites
None.
Co-requisites
All students are strongly advised to take GH 1010 Gaelic Reading for Beginners 1A.
Notes
This course may not be taken by students who qualify for Gaelic Language 1A or any other more advanced courses.
Overview
The course will develop a basic understanding of the Gaelic language through focussing on all four linguistic skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension. Students attend 3 grammar/reading and writing classes per week and attend a further tutorial focusing on oral and aural Gaelic skills (4 hours of class tuition in total). Students are also requested to pursue private study and to submit regular written work.
Structure
The oral element also includes a programme of directed study being undertaken by students in the language laboratory.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%); Continuous written assessment (20%); Continuous oral/aural assessment (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
4 formative assessments on different aspects of written Gaelic language, including 3 homework exercises and 1 in-class test. These four pieces of work will form the basis of the 20% continuous assessment.
The oral assessment (20%) will be based on performance in all classes and completion of certain assignments throughout the course.
Feedback
The above assessments are given CAS marks and written feedback. General verbal feedback is given in class. Additional written and/or verbal feedback is given on an individual basis as required.