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160105 UE Modern Welsh II (2008W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

Language: Welsh, German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.10. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Wednesday 28.01. 15:00 - 16:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Welsh will be taught as a modern spoken language, with particular emphasis on developing oral and aural profiency, but without neglecting the grammar and historical development of the language. Although students will be learning a southern dialect of spoken Welsh, there will also be discussion of other dialects and of the modern literary language. This course is open to students who have completed the first semester of Modern Welsh or have an equivalent background in the language.

Assessment and permitted materials

In addition to other course work, students will sit a short final examination with oral and written components.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Gain and understanding of the basic structures of the Welsh language, and learn about its place within contemporary Welsh society. Students with a background in Celtic languages will find useful parallels with Breton, Cornish, and Middle Welsh.

Examination topics

The four key skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing will all be included to varying degrees in this course, enabling students to learn the basics of communication in the language and to analyse its structures.

Reading list

Meek, Elin. Cwrs Mynediad (South Wales Version). Coursebook.

Greller, Wolfgang. Geiriadur Almaeneg-Cymraeg, Cymraeg-Almaeneg. Canolfan Astudiaethau Addysg, 1999.
King, Gareth. Modern Welsh Dictionary: A Guide to the Living Language. Oxford University Press, 2007.

Hughes, Geraint. BBC Learn Welsh Grammar Guide. Y Lolfa, 2004.
King, Gareth. Modern Welsh: A Comprehensive Grammar. Routledge, 1993.

Thorne, David A. a Comprehensive Welsh Grammar/Gramadeg Cymraeg Cynhwysfawr.. Blackwell, 1993.
Evans, d.Simon. A Grammar of Middle Welsh. Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1964.

Association in the course directory

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