Scots Gaelic language - unique online educational course
THE latest step in the promotion of Scots Gaelic language takes place on Monday, 3rd December at 11am at Radio Nan Gael, Inverness with the launch of a unique online educational course. While there are many courses for students learning to speak Gaelic, this new initiative provides a major set of tools to develop and promote the written Gaelic word.
Developed by the National Union of Journalists in conjunction with Bòrd Na Gàidhlig and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and funded by the European Social Fund through the Highlands and Islands Enterprise the course will provide opportunities to the thousands of Gaelic speakers to improve their skills in writing this ancient language.
At a time when minority languages around the globe are being protected and promoted Scots Gaelic is facing an upsurge in interest. The soon to be announced investment in Gaelic Broadcasting and its provision of a new digital channel will be complemented by this literacy initiative.
Paul Holleran the NUJ Scottish Organiser said: "We are delighted to be involved in this project. The NUJ has a role to play in promoting training in grammar and raising literacy standards. What we have done here is in line with European directives to promote minority languages and particularly to develop and give support for the printed media in Scots Gaelic.
"Our latest innovation in training will go a long way in strengthening and improving the status of Scots Gaelic and I believe it will encourage and improve prospects for employment and involvement in the creative sector for young people.
" Around 260,000 people speak Irish Gaelic around the world and many people in Wales speak their native Welsh language, we believe Scots Gaelic needs the same level of promotion and recognition as those of our Celtic cousins; this course goes some way towards doing that."
The course can be accessed at www.gaelic.nujlearning.com and anyone requiring further information should contact the NUJ Scottish Office on 0141 248 6648 or NUJScotland@nuj.org.uk.
Developed by the National Union of Journalists in conjunction with Bòrd Na Gàidhlig and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and funded by the European Social Fund through the Highlands and Islands Enterprise the course will provide opportunities to the thousands of Gaelic speakers to improve their skills in writing this ancient language.
At a time when minority languages around the globe are being protected and promoted Scots Gaelic is facing an upsurge in interest. The soon to be announced investment in Gaelic Broadcasting and its provision of a new digital channel will be complemented by this literacy initiative.
Paul Holleran the NUJ Scottish Organiser said: "We are delighted to be involved in this project. The NUJ has a role to play in promoting training in grammar and raising literacy standards. What we have done here is in line with European directives to promote minority languages and particularly to develop and give support for the printed media in Scots Gaelic.
"Our latest innovation in training will go a long way in strengthening and improving the status of Scots Gaelic and I believe it will encourage and improve prospects for employment and involvement in the creative sector for young people.
" Around 260,000 people speak Irish Gaelic around the world and many people in Wales speak their native Welsh language, we believe Scots Gaelic needs the same level of promotion and recognition as those of our Celtic cousins; this course goes some way towards doing that."
The course can be accessed at www.gaelic.nujlearning.com and anyone requiring further information should contact the NUJ Scottish Office on 0141 248 6648 or NUJScotland@nuj.org.uk.
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