MS5024 Medieval Language

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

An optional module providing an introduction to one medieval language. Grounding in the grammar of and translation from the language will be acquired with the help of grammar exercises and translation practice on original texts. The aim is to get all students to an acceptable level of proficiency in reading and translation. Sufficient prior knowledge of the language to embark on the module at an apropriate level may be requested. Time and students' linguistic expertise permitting, some literary contextualisation of the texts studied and translated may also be included. The languages normally available include Classical Arabic, Classical Armenian, Old English, Medieval French, Middle High German, Old Irish, Old Norse, Classical Persian, Middle Scots and Turkish.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

New coursework: 3000-word annotated translation=100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar.

MS5024 Medieval Language

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

An optional module providing an introduction to one medieval language. Grounding in the grammar of and translation from the language will be acquired with the help of grammar exercises and translation practice on original texts. The aim is to get all students to an acceptable level of proficiency in reading and translation. Sufficient prior knowledge of the language to embark on the module at an apropriate level may be requested. Time and students' linguistic expertise permitting, some literary contextualisation of the texts studied and translated may also be included. The languages normally available include Classical Arabic, Classical Armenian, Old English, Medieval French, Middle High German, Old Irish, Old Norse, Classical Persian, Middle Scots and Turkish.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

New coursework: 3000-word annotated translation=100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar.