Gaelic 1C GAELIC1005

To build on and develop existing Gaelic language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking); to introduce students to a range of poetry and prose; to develop an understanding of the historical and social context of the literature studied; to adopt an integrated approach to language practice and oral classes which will reinforce vocabulary and grammar; to encourage the development of appropriate study skills.

Lectures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 1.00 pm and 1 further tutorial hour to be arranged.

Normally a pass in Higher Gaelic (Learners)

Gaelic 1A, Gaelic 1B

Essay to be submitted by the end of Week 12 (10%); Review in Gaelic (c.600 words) to be submitted by the end of Week 20 (5%); Weekly language exercises (15%); Continuous assessment of oral competence in conversation class (5%); 1-hour class test in week 12 (15%); One 2-hour examination paper at the end of the course (35%); Oral examination at the end of the course (15%)