MA (Hons) Art History and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies Bachelor's degree at the University of Aberdeen

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Introduces the Celtic and Germanic worlds. Explores peoples who inhabited western and central Europe in Antiquity, their cultures and interactions with Greece and Rome. Covers fates of these cultures in the post-Roman world, empire and its effects, the history and impact of the 'barbarian', successive impacts of Roman religion and Christianity.

Explores the rise and fall of Empires from the ancient world and beyond; examining to what extent religion, power struggles, conflict and politics impacted the shaping of an ancient Empire and the world today.

Explores art history in the Western world from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Examines artistic production of distinct historical periods with reference to social, religious, political and cultural contexts, and considers art history's use of specific labels and chronologies, from Classical and Medieval, to Renaissance, Baroque, and Romantic art.

Takes you on a journey through the history of collecting, from early modern cabinets of curiosities, over the origins of the modern art museum, to questions of curation in the digital age. Explores how changing modes of display affect perception and understanding of artworks. Addresses key debates on the practice and ethics of museums, on restitution and decolonisation.

Discusses key works and movements in the history of art from c. 1800 to today. Serves as an introduction to one of the most dynamic and multifaceted chapters in art history. Topics may range from the Pre-Raphaelites and the rise of abstraction to contemporary performance art. Considers the global intersections of Western art, aiming to de-centre understanding of what counts as 'modern'.

Gives students an introduction to the modern Irish language. Covers basic conversation skills, and the structures of the language, through the use of songs, videos and speaking practice in class. Open to those with little or no knowledge of the language.

An 11-week course in the modern Scottish Gaelic language for students who have little or no prior experience of the language, or for students with no formal qualifications in Gaelic. Learn Gaelic through a mixture of interactive language classes, a class which focuses on conversational skills, and a programme of homework exercises, together with self-directed learning. By the end of the course, you will be able to speak, read, write and understand Gaelic at a basic level.

Gaelic is Scotland's oldest living language. Learn about the Gaels, their history and their role in the shaping modern Scotland. Learn about how Gaelic language and culture became minoritised in its own country. Learn about various contemporary initiatives aimed at saving and promoting this indigenous language and culture and comparison to minority languages and cultures elsewhere in the world.

An introductory, intensive course for those with little or no previous exposure to Latin. Upon completion, students should have a Latin vocabulary of about 400 words and a basic understanding of Latin grammar and syntax, and be adequately prepared to attend Latin 2.

An 11-week course in the modern Scottish Gaelic language for students who have completed GH1007 Gaelic for Beginners 1A. Attend three interactive language classes and one conversation class each week, as well as undertaking self-directed learning. By the end of the course, expected to have mastered a large working vocabulary and be competent in understanding and using most of the major structures of the language.

Picks up where Latin 1 finished in first term. By the end of this course students should have a more or less comprehensive understanding of Latin syntax and grammar, a Latin vocabulary of 700-800 words, and should be capable of translating simple Latin texts into idiomatic English.

Gives students an introduction to the modern Irish language. Covers basic conversation skills, and the structures of the language, through the use of songs, videos and speaking practice in class. Open to those with little or no knowledge of the language.

Godlike 'immortals', elves, fairies, the walking dead, the Loch Ness Monster: uncanny Otherworldly beings feature widely in the literature and folklore of medieval Scotland. Explores the nature and significance of Gaelic Otherworld-traditions in their wider North Atlantic context. Investigates how Germanic and Celtic beliefs merged in Gaelic Otherworld-lore, how these related to pre-Christian myth and religion, and why they continued to be significant in Scotland many centuries after Christianiz

'Art' is a controversial category. In museums, you might see urinals and cardboard boxes exhibited – but what earns them this accolade? Is it about skill? Creativity? Beauty? Who decides what counts as 'good' art? And why are museums full of stuff made by white men? Discusses these and related questions. Introduces a wide range of historical definitions of art, and discusses key works, from antiquity to Instagram - many of which challenged the boundaries of 'art'.

Greek and Roman interactions with, and perceptions of, Celtic and Germanic peoples form the central theme. Analyse individual Classical authors' motives and judgments in relation to Celts and Germani, and how these perceptions evolved against the background of the emerging Roman Empire. Involves discussion of broader themes and questions posed by the sources, e.g. the portrayals of Celtic and Germanic peoples in Greek and Roman art, and the possible uses by Celtic and Anglo-Saxon literatures of

Introduces students to the principal aspects of Scottish oral traditions from historical times to the present. Should appeal to both international and local students who are interested in learning more about traditional culture in Scotland, as well as the disciplines of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology.

Uses selected texts from one of Europe's oldest secular literatures to introduce key moments in the history of Scottish Gaelic society. Taught using translated texts and originals for those whose Gaelic language is good enough. Students will gain new perspectives on key areas such as Jacobitism, the Clearances, the Highland Land Wars, the Celtic Twilight Movement and the modern Gaelic renaissance. Suitable for anyone in Programme Year 2 or above with an interest in Scottish society.

Focuses on how artworks are made. Students will be introduced to a wide range of materials, techniques and processes over the centuries relating to paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, photography and more. Each method and material will be examined using case-study examples, with discussion opening out to issues of the agency of materials and media and their cultural logics. Students will learn how artistic intentions are shaped and determined by material qualities.