GH2509: GAELIC FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS 2B

GH2509: GAELIC FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS 2B (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27

Course Overview

This course follows on from GH2009 and is for people who started learning in their first year. It continues to develop a range of linguistic competencies in written and oral language.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	2
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	None.	Sustained Study	Yes
Co-ordinators	Dr Moray Watson

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

GH2009 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a (Studied)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

GH2502 Gaelic Language 2b (Studied)
GH2503 Gaelic Language for Native Speakers 2b (Studied)
GH2505 Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (Studied)
GH2507 Gaelic Language 2b (Studied)
GH2508 Gaelic Language for Native Speakers 2b (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The course will place special emphasis on the grammatical structure of the language by extending and developing grammatical knowledge previously acquired. Grammar sessions will concentrate on the acquisition of new structures and concepts with an opportunity being given to consolidate grammar learnt through translation and comprehension exercises. Confidence in speaking the language will also be developed through a variety of approaches and materials.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Continuous Assessment (20%); Oral Assessment (20%); Two-hour written examination (60%).

Resit: The Resit assessment will consist of a two-hour written examination (70%) and an oral examination (30%).

Formative Assessment

4 formative assessments on different aspects of written Gaelic. These four pieces of work will form the basis of the continuous assessment(20%).

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks and written feedback. General verbal feedback is given in class. Additional written and/or verbal feedback is given on an individual basis as required.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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