cfe higher gaelic course overview (pdf)

SCHOLAR Study Guide

CfE Higher GaelicCourse overview

Authored by:Eòghan Maclean Stewart (James Gillespie’s High School)

Reviewed by:Seonaidh Charity (James Gillespie’s High School)

Previously authored by:Ruaraidh G MacilleathainEòghan Maclean Stewart

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.

First published 2015 by Heriot-Watt University.

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SCHOLAR Course overview: CfE Higher Gaelic

1. CfE Higher Gaelic Course Code: C731 76

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AcknowledgementsThanks are due to the members of Heriot-Watt University's SCHOLAR team who planned andcreated these materials, and to the many colleagues who reviewed the content.

We would like to acknowledge the assistance of the education authorities, colleges, teachersand students who contributed to the SCHOLAR programme and who evaluated these materials.

Grateful acknowledgement is made for permission to use the following material in theSCHOLAR programme:

The Scottish Qualifications Authority for permission to use Past Papers assessments.

The Scottish Government for financial support.

The content of this Study Guide is aligned to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)curriculum.

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Contents

1 Course overview 11.1 Course overview: Mr Munro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Topic 1

Course overview

Contents

1.1 Course overview: Mr Munro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.1.1 Understanding language: Outcome 1 (UND1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.1.2 Understanding language: Outcome 2 (UND2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.1.3 Understanding language: Outcome 3 (UND3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.1.4 Using language: Outcome 1 (USE1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.1.5 Using language: Outcome 2 (USE2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1.6 Using the glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.1.7 Final statement by Mr Munro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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1.1 Course overview: Mr MunroIntroduction by Mr Munro

Mr Munro

Latha math, ’s mise Mgr Rothach. Tha mi namthidsear Gàidhlig anns an sgoil far a bheil Dòmhnallagus Ceit ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig. Bidh mi a’teagasg Chaluim agus Nina cuideachd. Cha chluinnthu bhuam cus anns a’ chùrsa ach nuair a bhiospùing ghràmair ann a tha feumach air mìneachadh.Tha mise an-seo an dràsta airson innse dhut mar atha an cùrsa againn a’ dol leis a’ chùrsa Àrd-Ìre aigÙghdarras Teisteanasan na h-Alba no an “SQA”. Chìthu an-seo na builean a tha ann airson an dà aonad“A’ tuigsinn cànain” agus “A’ cleachdadh cànain”.Tha giorrachadh a’ dol leis gach buil a bhios a’nochdadh leis gach eacarsaich sa chùrsa airsoninnse dhut cuin a bhios e air a choileanadh.

English translation

Good day, I am Mr Munro. I am a Gaelic teacher in the school where Donald and Kateare learning Gaelic. I also teach Calum and Nina. You will not hear too much fromme in the course except when there is a grammar point (or other matter) which needsexplanation.

I am here just now to tell you how our course complements the Higher course of theScottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). You will see here the outcomes for the two units.“Understanding Language” and “Using Language”. Each outcome has an abbreviationwhich will appear with every exercise in the course to inform you when you are fulfillingthem.

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TOPIC 1. COURSE OVERVIEW 3

1.1.1 Understanding language: Outcome 1 (UND1)This unit will focus on your listening and reading skills.

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The learner will:1 Understand detailed and complex written language by:1.1 Identifying overall purpose and main points (UND1.1)1.2 Applying knowledge and understanding of Gaelic (UND1.2)

This outcome will mostly be assessed by reading texts. These texts will vary in style andform and the course will expose you to a wide range of these.



1.1.2 Understanding language: Outcome 2 (UND2)

The learner will:

2 Understand detailed and complex spoken language by:2.1 Identifying overall purpose and main points (UND2.1)2.2 Applying knowledge and understanding of Gaelic (UND2.2)

This outcome will mostly be assessed by listening texts. These texts will vary in styleand form and the course will expose you to a wide range of these. This outcome canalso be assessed by your responses to talking.



1.1.3 Understanding language: Outcome 3 (UND3)

The learner will:

3 Understand detailed and complex written Gaelic literary texts by:3.1 Evaluating the effectiveness of the texts (UND3.1)3.2 Expressing a personal appreciation of the texts (UND3.2)

This outcome will be assessed by the reading and analysis of Gaelic literary texts. Whilstyou may focus on short stories and poetry, you may also look at novels and drama if youwish. You can work towards fulfilling this outcome through talking but your main focuswill be through writing.



1.1.4 Using language: Outcome 1 (USE1)This unit will focus on your talking and writing skills.

The learner will:

1 Use detailed and complex spoken language in conversation by:1.1 Using relevant ideas and content (USE1.1)1.2 Applying grammatical knowledge (USE1.2)1.3 Applying knowledge and understanding of detailed and complex language (USE1.3)1.4 Conveying meaning to a sympathetic listener with accuracy (USE1.4)

This outcome may be assessed in several ways; your own everyday Gaelic conversation(which you must ensure you practise), formal talking assessments where you areengaged in conversation with a teacher or peer, and in presentations upon a specificsubject.



1.1.5 Using language: Outcome 2 (USE2)

The learner will:

2 Use detailed and complex written language by:2.1 Using relevant ideas and content (USE2.1)2.2 Applying grammatical knowledge (USE2.2)2.3 Applying knowledge and understanding of detailed and complex language (USE2.3)2.4 Communicating with accuracy (USE2.4)

This outcome will be assessed mostly through the written Gaelic texts you create; thesetexts will be in a variety of forms and style. They will draw on your knowledge ofvocabulary and grammar in order to show your understanding of the language.



1.1.6 Using the glossaryThe glossary in this course is not a comprehensive dictionary. All students should sourcea modern Gaelic-English, English-Gaelic dictionary

Directions for use

As gender and case are vital to understanding Gaelic syntax and grammar, the followinghas been attached to the vocabulary within the course.

• nm - masculine noun

• nf - feminine noun

• nplu - plural noun

• adj - adjective

• av - adverb

• v - verb

• vn - verbal noun

• phr - phrase

• idiom - idiom

For nouns, the gender is indicated on the nominative/naming case of the noun. Somenouns are often used in their plural so this is also indicated. Irregular or interestinggenitive/possessive cases of the noun will also be indicated.

For adjectives and adverbs, these are indicated.

For verbs, the verb root, which is used to create all tenses is a separate entry from theverbal noun, which can also be used to create the infinitive.

For phrases, these are indicated. These will include a mix of the above.

For idioms, where a literal translation may confuse the learner, these are also indicated.



1.1.7 Final statement by Mr Munro

Tha mi an dòchas gun còrd an cùrsa riut. Tha na daoine còira aig SCHOLARair mòran obrach a chur a-steach ann. Tha cothroman airson na builean achoileanadh air feadh a’ chùrsa agus mar sin, tha na h-aonadan gu mathmeasgaichte agus inntinneach. Mur eil rudeigin soilleir, faighnich dhan tidsearGhàidhlig agad, tha iad làn eòlais agus deònach do chuideachadh. Gur maththèid leat.

English translation

I hope you enjoy this course. The good people at SCHOLAR have put a lot of work intoit. There are opportunities to fulfil the outcomes throughout the course and therefore theunits are well varied and interesting. If something is not clear, ask your Gaelic teacher -they are full of information and willing to help. Gur math thèid leat.


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