Module Code: UQ507223
Credits: 20

An Cùrsa Comais combines three language modules from the beginning of the course. This is one of them. When you have a ‘Gaelic’ class, the aims of the three modules develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, through practice, in a language immersion environment. The three modules only merge at the end of a semester. Each has its own unique assessments, in turn. Evaluations for this module take place at the end of the course.

On completion of the module, you will have improved your language skills against the following:

• your understanding of detailed passages of information delivered by voice or in writing;
• your ability to speak, to the extent that a native speaker can understand you, even if there are occasional errors in your conversation;
• your ability to convey information and express ideas and feelings promptly and unprepared;
• demonstrate your ability to deliver and pronounce by reading literary passages;
• introduce you to some aspects of new Gaelic spelling;
• your writing and literacy skills in a wide range of genres, from transcription, essays and creative writing;
• introduce you to some aspects of Gaelic grammar in relation to the basic forms of the verb, the noun and the adjective;
• demonstrate your ability to study grammar in class and test work.

Module Code: UQ507225
Credits: 20

An Cùrsa Comais combines three language modules from the beginning of the course. This is one of them. When you have a ‘Gaelic’ class, the aims of the three modules develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, through practice, in a language immersion environment. The three modules only merge at the end of a semester. Each has its own unique assessments, in turn. Evaluations for this module take place at the end of the course.

On completion of the module students should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of, and an ability to select, different language registers for use in suitable contexts in Gaelic;
• use neologisms and new terminology in appropriate contexts in Gaelic;
• demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to apply, the rules of Gaelic grammar and conventional Gaelic orthography with particular emphasis on higher registers and the passive voice.

Module Code: UQ507230
Credits: 20

The purpose of this module is to provide a snapshot of why Gaelic is in its current state. To understand this, the module is in two halves. The first half looks at the growth and decline of the Gaelic language throughout history. In the second half, we look at the sociopolitical motivations behind the revival of the Gaelic language, especially from the 1970s onwards.

On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, historical, geographical and linguistic factors that have shaped the Highlands;
• Demonstrate an awareness of the political, social, cultural and economic issues affecting the Highlands today;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of creating and maintaining an identity in the Highlands;
• Apply the knowledge and understanding of the module to a project on a community or topic related to the Highlands, showing the sources correctly.

Module Code: UQ507224
Credits: 20

An Cùrsa Comais combines three language modules from the beginning of the course. This is one of them. When you have a ‘Gaelic’ class, the aims of the three modules develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, through practice, in a language immersion environment. The three modules only merge at the end of a semester. Each has its own unique assessments, in turn. Evaluations for this module take place at the end of the course.

On completion of the module, you will have further developed your language skills in the following:

• your understanding of detailed passages of information delivered by voice or in writing;
• your ability to speak, to an extent understood by someone who speaks the language, even if there are occasional errors in your conversation;
• your ability to convey information and express opinions and feelings promptly and unprepared;
• test your ability to deliver and pronounce by reading literary passages;
• introduce you to some aspects of the new Gaelic orthography;
• your ability to write and literacy in a wide range of genres, from transcription, essays and creative writing;
• introduce you to a section that contains a degree of complexity of Gaelic grammar, based on the cornerstones of the first semester;
• demonstrate your ability to study grammar in class and test work.
• develop your broad language skills to a level that allows you to adapt to the university’s academic practices and practices in subject modules parallel to this module.

Module Code: UQ507229
Credits: 20

This module aims to enable students to use Gaelic confidently and effectively in a work setting.

The student will spend three weeks on a work placement and at the end of the placement they will have to write a diary and an evaluation report, outlining what they have learned and how they have achieved their goals.

Upon completion of the module, the student should be able to

• Demonstrate the skills required for effective personal development, in terms of language and work skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and participate in a work placement;
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake and complete a work placement;
• Evaluate their work placement on completion.

Module Code: UQ507233
Credits: 20

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and apply the necessary language for interaction in outdoor sporting and leisure activities, for the discussion of the environment of the Highlands and Islands, for discussion of daily life in rural Gaelic-speaking communities, and for discussion of topics and issues relating to the culture of Gaelic communities.

On completion of the module, students should be able to:

• demonstrate a knowledge of an issue of personal interest concerning Gaelic language or culture relating to a specific locality or localities;
• demonstrate a knowledge of an issue relating to land use, environment or another countryside issue in a specific locality or localities in the Highlands and Islands;
• demonstrate a command of Gaelic vocabulary and structure sufficient to express this knowledge.

Module Code: UW307227
Credits: 20

Students work in bands to create pieces of music (to be sung and performed). These pieces will be performed in public, in a concert setting, and in a rehearsal.

In addition, students learn musical vocabulary.

Each student will receive individual tuition in their chosen specialist subject. Approximately 91 hours will be spent working on the student’s specialist subject, with approximately 24 hours of one-to-one teaching and 65 hours of group teaching. Singing is taught, as a group, for 24 hours throughout the year.

On successful completion of the module the student should have:

• acquisition of performance skills on chosen area of specialisation appropriate to this level;
• acquisition of basic ensemble skills in chosen area of specialisation and group vocal music;
• an understanding of essential vocabulary.

Module Code: UQ507232
Credits: 20

In this module, you will become familiar with different types of Gaelic literature – short stories, drama and poetry. By reading this material, you will enhance your knowledge of the Gaelic language, both in words and idioms, in an enjoyable way. You will also learn about literature review and related technical terms.

On completion of the module students should be able to:

• apply appropriate literary criticism procedures;
• read closely a wide range of Gaelic literature;
• express opinions based on judgment and assertion;
• use appropriate Gaelic terminology for module applications;
• write in Gaelic at an appropriate level.

Module Code: UW307228
Credits: 20

In this module, students will learn about the rhythm, structure and balance of Gaelic music. They will also gain a good understanding of Gaelic music theory, chords and terminology. There are also sessions on sound production in the studio. This module is delivered once a week over semesters 1 and 2.

On successful completion of the module the student will have:

• an understanding of fundamental music theory and related Gaelic vocabulary;
• acquisition of basic composition and arrangement skills;
• the ability to use Sibelius software to produce neat and musically accurate scores.