Entry requirements

En B (specific entry requirements 2)

Requirements have been lowered in relation to the original specific entry requirements.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to read and understand elementary Modern Irish/Welsh and be able to read and write simple texts. Students will have acquired a basic knowledge of the grammar, grammatical and linguistic terminology, and spelling of Modern Irish/Welsh. Moreover students will have a general knowledge of both Irish history and literary history and have read some works of fiction in English translation.

The goals for each course component are given below.

Component 1. Introduction to Celtic literature (7.5 credits)

Upon completing the component students will

- Have a basic knowledge of medieval Irish and Welsh literary genres

- Have a basic knowledge of medieval Irish and Welsh literary history

- Have a basic knowledge of medieval Irish and Welsh society.

Component 2. Basic linguistics (7.5 credits)

Upon completing the component students will

- Have a basic knowledge of grammatical concepts

- Have a basic knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics

- Have a basic knowledge of general language history.

Component 3. Celtic history and culture (7.5 credits)

Upon completing the component students will

- Have a basic knowledge of ancient and medieval Celtic social conditions

- Have a basic knowledge of ancient and medieval Celtic history

- Have a basic knowledge of ancient and medieval Celtic archaeology

- Have a basic knowledge of ancient and medieval Irish and Welsh law.

Component 4. Modern Irish I (7.5 credits)

Upon completing the component students will

- Have an elementary Modern Irish vocabulary

- Be able to understand simple spoken and written Irish

- Be able to write and speak simple Irish sentences

- Have a basic knowledge of Irish grammar

- Have a basic knowledge of Irish literature.

Component 5. Welsh I (7.5 credits)

Upon completing the component students will

- Have an elementary Welsh vocabulary

- Be able to understand simple spoken and written Welsh

- Be able to write and speak simple Welsh sentences

- Have a basic knowledge of Welsh grammar

- Have a basic knowledge of Welsh literature

Content

The course consists of three set components and two elective components, each worth 7.5 higher education credits: Component 1. Introduction to Celtic literature; Component 2. Basic linguistics; Component 3. Celtic history and culture; Component 4. Modern Irish and Module 5. Welsh.

Instruction

SET COMPONENTS

Component 1. Introduction to Celtic literature (7.5 credits)

The component focuses on central literary genres in medieval Irish and Welsh literature. They are illustrated by the study of primary texts in English translation and secondary literature.

Component 2. Basic linguistics (7.5 credits)

The component provides an introduction to general linguistic concepts that relate to Celtic languages in particular.

Component 3. Celtic history and culture (7.5 credits)

The component focuses on ancient and medieval cultural history. Instruction may be partly Web-based.

ALTERNATIVE COMPONENTS

Component 4. Modern Irish I (7.5 credits)

The course deals with central aspects of Modern Irish grammar. It provides basic proficiency in reading and writing Modern Irish. Speaking and listening comprehension are trained through group discussions.

Component 5. Welsh I (7.5 credits)

The course deals with central aspects of Welsh grammar. It provides basic proficiency in reading and writing Welsh. Speaking and listening comprehension are trained through group discussions.

Teaching, class discussions, and examinations are done in English

Assessment

Examination is done both orally and in writing as well as by continuous assessment. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

To receive a grade of Pass with Distinction for the whole course, students must have achieved the grade of Pass with Distinction on examinations worth a total of at least 22.5 higher education credits.

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.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

The course represents the first semester of study in the subject of Celtic languages.

Other regulations

For admission to the course Celtic languages B, students must have achieved the result of at least Pass for the entire course.

Results that are more than five years old are normally not recognised if the syllabus for the course component has been changed.

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.

Transitional provisions

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