Gaelic MA
Introduction To Medieval Welsh CELTCIV4025
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 40
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
The aims of this module 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 throughout the year
Assessment
The mark for this module will be determined on the basis of class exercises throughout term 1 (20%), an essay in term 2 (25%), and general preparation and participation (5%), as well as by a degree examination at the finish of the module (50%).
Main Assessment In: April/May
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
The aims of this module 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 module, 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 examination conditions.