Gaelic / Comparative Literature, MA (Hons)

This course summary highlights two engaging subjects. In Gaelic studies, students explore the Scottish Gaelic language and its cultural evolution from historical centuries to the modern era, while enhancing language skills for today's job market. Through topics such as Gaelic folklore, song, modern poetry, autobiography, contemporary fiction, and drama, learners engage deeply with the language. Additionally, the university's Gaelic initiatives and the city's dynamic Gaelic community offer valuable opportunities to practice Gaelic beyond the classroom.Comparative Literature examines literary works across cultural, national, temporal, linguistic, and generic boundaries, including intersections with other arts. This subject can be pursued alongside various disciplines, and pairing it with a foreign language is recommended to broaden intellectual perspectives.