University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

An optional module providing an introduction to one medieval language. Grounding in the grammar of and translation from the language will be acquired with the help of grammar exercises and translation practice on original texts. The aim is to get all students to an acceptable level of proficiency in reading and translation. Sufficient prior knowledge of the language to embark on the module at an apropriate level may be requested. Time and students' linguistic expertise permitting, some literary contextualisation of the texts studied and translated may also be included. The languages normally available include Classical Arabic, Classical Armenian, Old English, Medieval French, Middle High German, Old Irish, Old Norse, Classical Persian, Middle Scots and Turkish.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New coursework: 3000-word annotated translation=100%