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
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.