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This course introduces the skills, both discipline specific and transferrable, necessary to conduct postgraduate research in Celtic Studies. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of primary sources, with reference to the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline and the evolution of scholarship within the field. Students will consider topics connected with the study of Celtic languages, such as, for instance, orality, literacy, manuscript culture, editing and translating, amongst others.

1x2hr seminar per week over 10 weeks

Standard Entry to Masters at College Level.

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Written assignment (2 reviews of one or more of the following: book, article, research seminar, digital resources, exhibition or similar) 3000 words -40%

■ One oral presentation of 20 minutes duration (+ written report of not more than 2000 words) : 40% (20% oral presentation, and 20% written report)

■ Seminar contribution - 20% of the course grade is allocated for seminar participation. Students will reflect on the seminar reading and questions for consideration in statements of c. 200 words posted on Moodle in advance of seminars; these statements should convey familiarity with the set reading and demonstrate clarity and originality of thought

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the written work, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ Recorded Presentation OR written script of equivalent length OR Power point with substantial notes as an alternative to the presentation

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

■ To foster a deep understanding of the primary-source material available within Celtic Studies and of the range of skills necessary to access those sources

■ To support the acquisition of language skills elsewhere in the programme by contextualising the study of the Celtic languages with reference to a) historical development and study of those languages, b) the production of scholarly editions, and c) the translation of Celtic texts, with an emphasis on the variety of methodological stances available

■ To equip the student to identify, access and evaluate available scholarly resources

■ To develop the ability to write in a variety of academic modes appropriate to Masters Level and beyond

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

■ identify and utilise key scholarly resources available in Celtic Studies, focussing on the areas of medieval and early modern Celtic language, literature, history, material culture. 

■ Apply a broad-based knowledge of the linguistic and textual cultures of the Celtic-speaking areas to sepcific research questions within the areas of medieval and early modern Celtic language, literature, history, mateial culture

■ demonstrate the ability to write in a variety of academic modes appropriate to Masters Level and beyond 

■ demonstrate the ability to give oral presentations appropriate to Masters Level and beyond.