Gaelic Learners (National 3/4/5)
The Course provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills in reading, listening, talking, and writing, which are essential for learning, work, and life; develop an understanding of how language works.
Deliverer
Hazelehead Academy
Course Outline
This course builds on the language learning skills developed in the Broad General Education phase in the contexts of “Society”, “Learning”, “Employability” and “Culture”.
The course provides learners with the opportunities to develop more detailed skills in Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing; develop an understanding of how language works; use different media effectively for learning and communication; use language to communicate ideas and information; enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their own and other cultures.
The course is made up of 2 mandatory Units:
- Understanding Language. Developing the skills of Reading and Listening.
- Using Language. Developing the skills of Talking and Writing.
Course Assessment
To achieve the National 4 Modern Languages Course, learners must pass all the required Units, including the Added Value Unit. National 4 Courses are not graded, and all Units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis in line with SQA marking instructions and quality assured.
Links to Further information
Potential Pathways beyond this course:
University of Aberdeen School of Language,
Literature, Music and Visual Culture
