Upskilling @ StrathclydeBeginners Gaelic

What you'll learn

The module is offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning and will cover:

  • A lively introduction to Scotland’s historic language and culture.
  • A basic introduction to the Gaelic language through paired speaking activities, listening to audio material and videos and reading simple texts
  • A range of typical everyday situations and topics

Delivery

This course will begin w/c 15th April 2024 and will be delivered via live online sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm-7.00pm for 11 weeks. (Please note these will be no classes w/c 13 May.)

Assessment

For students wishing to gain credit for the course, they will be required to complete the following online assessments:

  • Midpoint Open Book assessment (week 5)
  • Online timed Listening test (week 10)
  • Final online End of term exam (week 11)
  • A minimum of 70% class attendance

Who can apply?

This course will be of interest to adults of any age who are looking to enhance their employability and boost their confidence with language skills and stand out in today’s competitive job market.

As this is a class for complete beginners, no prior language skills are required.

Funding available

Fully funded places are available for this module supported by the Scottish Funding Council.

What will I get at the end of it?

This course is worth 10 credits at SCQF Level 7. You'll receive a formal University Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate when you complete the module.

Sign me up!

To reserve a place on this course, or if you'd like more information, just get in touch with us at cll-upskilling@strath.ac.uk

 

Upskilling and Microcredentials modules are funded by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council.

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