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Celtic

 

Students must consult the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) degree regulations that form minimum requirements for the relevant programs in all subjects. Listed below are special or additional requirements that must also be met by students in Celtic Culture programs.

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Concentration (30 credits in Celtic)

  • Students must choose from at least three of the four groups listed below
  • Six (6) credits minimum in Gaelic language (any GAEL course)
  • Minimum of 12 credits at the 3000 level or higher

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Minor (24 credits in Celtic)

  • Students must choose from at least three of the four groups listed below
  • Six (6) credits minimum in Gaelic language (any GAEL course)
  • A minimum of 6cr at the 3000 level or higher

 

Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Academic Field (24 Credits)

  • 24 credits in one discipline with at least 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Area Major (with Celtic)

Please refer to BA or BACS program requirements regarding the development of an Area Major degree. Students interested in using Celtic Culture as one of the subjects in the Area Major should consult with the Department Chair.

 

MUSI-2201 or FOLK-2103

Introduction to Gaelic Song

HIST-2102

Celtic History

ENGL-2461

Celtic Revival in Literature

 RELS-2104

Celtic Religion I: Druidism

MUSI-2203 or FOLK-2113

Introduction to Celtic Instrumental Music

HIST-3101

Modern Ireland, 1603-1848

ENGL-2463

Modern Celtic Literature

 RELS-2105

Celtic Religion II: Christianity

MUSI-2251 or FOLK-2105

Social History of Celtic Music & Dance

HIST-3103

Modern Ireland, 1848-2000

 ENGL-4401 Contemporary Irish Literature

 

MUSI-2221 or FOLK-2107

Early Canadian Celtic Music

HIST-3122

Modern Scottish Highlands

 

 

MUSI-2223 or FOLK-2108

Contemporary Canadian Celtic Music

HIST-3130

Viking World

 

 

MUSI-2911

Cape Breton Fiddle

 

 

 

 MUSI-2913

Fiddle Music for Dancing

 

 

 

MUSI-2917 Cape Breton Fiddle Composers

 

 

 

MUSI-2915 Evolution of the Cape Breton Fiddle Style

 

 

 

 

 

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