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This course is a Gaelic language immersion course which can be taken as part of a pre Gaelic MA Hons programme. The course will study contemporary Gaelic literature and grammar and will develop written competency in the Gaelic language.

7 x 1 hour lectures per week over 22 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus;

Grade C3 or above in Gaelic 2 Advanced (GAELIC2001) or Gaelic 2 Intermediate (GAELIC2003).

None

Bogadh sa Ghàidhlig - Èisteachd is Labhairt

Bogadh sa Ghàidhlig - Coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig

Two x 5 minute oral presentations on contemporary Gaelic literature - 30% 

Two x 1500 word essays in Gaelic - 40%

Ten written language exercises - 20%

1 class test (50 minutes) - 10%

This course aims  to:

■ Increase fluency in Gaelic

■ Become more accurate and articulate in written Gaelic

■ Have an appreciation of the variety of Gaelic dialectal styles and registers in written communication

■ Become familiar with the varied forms of contemporary Gaelic literature

■ Encourage the development of transferable skills by fostering individual research, presentation and self-reflection initiatives

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Communicate effectively, confidently and precisely in written Gaelic, in a range of registers. 

■ Write pieces of sustained prose in Gaelic on a range of contemporary issues.

■ Present confidently in Gaelic on subjects of their choice.

■ Give a detailed account of a project relating to Gaelic literature

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.