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This course introduces the skills, both discipline specific and transferrable, necessary to conduct postgraduate research in Celtic Studies. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of primary sources, with reference to the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline and the evolution of scholarship within the field. Students will consider topics connected with the study of Celtic languages, such as, for instance, orality, literacy, manuscript culture, editing and translating, amongst others.

10 weekly teaching sessions of 2 hours each plus individual feedback sessions (one for written assignment, one for presentation)

Standard Entry to Masters at College Level.

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Assessment

■ Written assignment (2 reviews of one or more of the following: book, article, research seminar, digital resources, exhibition or similar) 3000 words -40%

■ One oral presentation of 20 minutes duration (+ written report of not more than 2000 words) : 40% (20% oral presentation, and 20% written report)

■ Seminar contribution - 20% of the course grade is allocated for seminar participation. Students will reflect on the seminar reading and questions for consideration in statements of c. 200 words posted on Moodle in advance of seminars; these statements should convey familiarity with the set reading and demonstrate clarity and originality of thought

Reassessment

In accordance with the University's Code of Assessment reassessments are normally set for all courses which do not contribute to the honours classifications. For non honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students, and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions are listed below in this box.

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. For non Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

■ To foster a deep understanding of the primary-source material available within Celtic Studies and of the range of skills necessary to access those sources

■ To support the acquisition of language skills elsewhere in the programme by contextualising the study of the Celtic languages with reference to a) historical development and study of those languages, b) the production of scholarly editions, and c) the translation of Celtic texts, with an emphasis on the variety of methodological stances available

■ To equip the student to identify, access and evaluate available scholarly resources

■ To develop the ability to write in a variety of academic modes appropriate to Masters Level and beyond

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ identify and utilise key scholarly resources available in Celtic Studies, focussing on the areas of medieval and early modern Celtic language, literature, history, material culture. 

■ Apply a broad-based knowledge of the linguistic and textual cultures of the Celtic-speaking areas to sepcific research questions within the areas of medieval and early modern Celtic language, literature, history, mateial culture

■ demonstrate the ability to write in a variety of academic modes appropriate to Masters Level and beyond 

■ demonstrate the ability to give oral presentations appropriate to Masters Level and beyond. 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.