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Do you want to continue with Gaelic at university level? Are you interested in exploring the culture and history of the language, maybe you are passionate about Gaelic traditional music and wish to learn more? Or would you like to teach Gaelic and pass the language on to others?
Whether you are studying on campus, or through distance learning, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (University of the Highlands and Islands) is the only college in the world where you can complete a degree entirely through the medium of Gaelic. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig offers two immersion courses: An Cùrsa Comais and Gàidhlig is Conaltradh.
These courses run over eight months, from September to May, on campus at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, in the Isle of Skye. You can complete the course as a stand-alone Cert HE or as the first year of an honours degree in Language and Culture, Development, Education or Music.
An Cùrsa Comais and Gàidhlig is Conaltradh are both based on writing and speaking skills through core modules: communication skills; formal and professional language; and history, literature and culture, as well as optional modules in song and folklore, media, music and Gaelic in the community. Gàidhlig is Conaltradh is a course for fluent speakers and advanced learners who want to improve their writing and conversation skills, whilst An Cùrsa Comais is aimed at intermediate level learners who would like to become fluent in the language. It is expected that, with encouragement, students will speak and use Gaelic, every day, inside and outside of classes. As part of the courses, you will get the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement in Gaelic with, for example, schools, production and broadcast companies and organisations which are active in promoting Gaelic language and culture.
If you have any questions, would like more information about the range of courses available for fluent speakers and learners of Gaelic, or wish to request a prospectus, please email iarrtas@ smo.uhi.ac.uk, phone 01471 888304 or visit our website: www. smo.uhi.ac.uk