Celtic Studies MSc
Introduction To Medieval Welsh CELTCIV5009
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 40
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
Short Description
The aims of this course are: to introduce the orthography, phonology and grammatical structure of Middle Welsh; to develop an awareness of the historical development of the Welsh language in its earliest written forms; to provide a reading knowledge of Middle Welsh; to introduce Middle Welsh prose.
Timetable
Class will meet twice weekly for 1.5 hours in semester 1 and once a week for 1.5 hours in semester 2.
Assessment
The mark for this module will be determined on the basis of class exercises (35%), and general preparation and participation (5%), as well as by two class tests at the end of each semester of the course.
Course Aims
The aims of this course are: to introduce the orthography, phonology and grammatical structure of Middle Welsh; to develop an awareness of the historical development of the Welsh language in its earliest written forms; to provide a reading knowledge of Middle Welsh; to introduce Middle Welsh prose.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, the student should be able: to demonstrate a basic understanding of the orthography and grammatical structure of Middle Welsh; to translate short passages of Middle Welsh prose under test conditions.