University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in French and Gaelic Studies
The Master of Arts in French and Gaelic Studies in Finances is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in French and Gaelic Studies offered by the University of Aberdeen
French and Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen gives you the benefits of combining a major modern European language and culture with in-depth study of Scotland’s oldest living language and its origins and culture. You will graduate with language, intellectual and cultural skills, plus a European perspective to make you extremely attractive to employers in many areas of business, arts, education, tourism or media.French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add to your growing language skills with courses in contemporary civilisation and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of literature from the middle ages to the present day. You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France.We have been teaching Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) and culture for a hundred years, led by teachers and researchers passionate about Gaelic and whose work directly influences Scottish policy on keeping Gaelic alive, healthy and important in Scotland today. Gaelic at Aberdeen is the ideal combination of tradition, location, programme, quality and inspiring teachers for you as a beginner or native speaker to enjoy exploring Gaelic language, literature and culture and its place in our world today. Our students and staff play an important role in Scotland’s Gaelic-interest community through activities, networks and organisations.As an integral part of your 4-year programme you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country.Opportunities for graduates fluent in French are very good - as those for graduates fluent in Scottish Gaelic. Your career options will be wide, including teaching, business and tourism. Gaelic development, arts management and librarianship are all great options and the commitment in Scotland to Gaelic broadcasting also brings graduate opportunities.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)
Optional Courses
Beginner:FR1023: Level 1 French Language 1A: Beginners/Near BeginnersFR1523: Level 1 French Language 1B : Beginners/Near BeginnersFR1021: Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 AND/OR FR1527: Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in ContextGaelic for Beginners 1A (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1B (GH1507)Select further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit pointsIntermediate/AdvancedEITHER FR1024: Level 1 French Language 2A: Intermediate OR FR1025: Level 1 French Language 3A: ProficientFR1524: Level 1 French Language 2B/3B: Intermediate/ProficientFR1022: Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 AND/OR FR1526: Literature and Culture of Modern France in ContextGaelic Language 1A (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1B (GH1513)Select further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit pointsIntroduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527)Level 1 French Language 1a: Beginners / Near Beginners (Standard Grade / GCSE or Below) (FR1023)Level 1 French Language 1b: Beginners / Near Beginners (FR1523)Gaelic for Beginners 1a (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1b (GH1507)Gaelic Reading for Beginners 1a (GH1010)Gaelic Reading for Beginners 1b (GH1510)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022)Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Level 1 French Language 2a: Intermediate (FR1024)Level 1 French Language 3a: Proficient (FR1025)Level 1 French Language 2b / 3b: Intermediate / Proficient (FR1524)Gaelic Language 1a (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1b (GH1513)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesGaelic Folklore (GH2006)Introduction to Scottish Gaelic Literature (GH2514)
Optional CoursesBeginnerFR2012: Advanced Introductory French Language 1FR2014: Introduction to French Identities: Individual and SocietyFR2512: Advanced Introductory French Language 2FR2514: Introduction to French Identities: Centre and PeripheryGaelic for Advanced Beginners 2A (GH2009)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2B (GH2509)
Intermediate/AdvancedFR2002: Advanced French Language 1FR2502: Advanced French Language 2Gaelic Language 2A (GH2013)Gaelic Language 2B (GH2513)Plus, select one of the following:FR2013: French Identities: Individual and Society AND FR2513: French Identities: Centre and PeripheryFR2013: French Identities: Individual and Society AND FR2510: Introduction to French LinguisticsFR2510: French Identities: Centre and Periphery AND FR2513: Introduction to French LinguisticsAdvanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a (GH2009)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (GH2509)Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013)French Identities Centre and Periphery (FR2513)Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)Gaelic Language 2a (GH2013)Gaelic Language 2b (GH2513)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesAcademic year spent in a French speaking country.
Year 4Compulsory CoursesJunior Honours French Language (FR3089)Gaelic Language A (GH3022)
Optional CoursesSelect 45 credit points from level 3 French coursesSelect 30 credit points from level 3 Gaelic courses