GAELIC LANGUAGE FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2A

GAELIC LANGUAGE FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2A
Course Code
GH 2008
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
TBC

Pre-requisites

GH 1509.

Overview

Each week, students will take one hour of formal language work and 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 about 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

There are two classes per week: a formal language class and a language extension class. There is also a programme of directed self-study, designed to prepare students' for the more independent Gaelic language work at Honours level.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Examination (50%); in-course assessment (3 language exercises) (30%); essay (20%).

Resit: Written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

3 formative assessments of different aspects of written Gaelic language; 3 formative assessments of Gaelic grammar; and 1 formative assessment each of oral / aural Gaelic language.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in written language classes; oral classes; and grammar classes.