Syllabus for Celtic History and Culture

Decisions and guidelines

The syllabus was adopted by the Board of the Faculty of Languages on 2007-11-06 to be in effect as of 2008-07-01. The course syllabus revised 2008-10-23 to be in effect as of 2009-01-01.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the component students will

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic social conditions

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic history

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of ancient and medieval Celtic archaeology

- be able to give an account of the fundamental features of medieval Irish and Welsh law.

Content

The component focuses on ancient and medieval Celtic cultural history.

Instruction

Campus-based course: Group instruction. Language of instruction is English. The teaching can partly be given with web support.

Internet-based course: Teaching is done in the the virtual learning environment. A number of on-campus meetings for group instruction may be added. Language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Campus-based course: examination is done both orally and in writing as well as by continuous assessment. Internet-based course: examination is done in writing. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.

Other directives

For admission to the course Celtic languages B another 22.7 higher education credits from Celtic languages A are required.

If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on two occasions during the following semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.