Gaelic language development and education: a state-of-the-art update

We're sorry to announce that this showcase on Monday 20 February has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you to everyone who showed interest in this Bilingualism Matters Edinburgh event - we hope to present this research on Gaelic language acquisition at a future date!

Dr Vicky Chondrogianni (University of Edinburgh)

Professor Wilson McLeod (University of Edinburgh)

Dr Claire Nance (Lancaster University)

This event will showcase work that has been carried out in the past five years on the acquisition of Gaelic by children in Gaelic-medium schools, and by adult new speakers of Gaelic, including brief introductions by linguists and experts in Gaelic language educational policies and a Q&A session.

Bidh an tachartas seo a’ taisbeanadh obair a chaidh a dhèanamh anns na còig bliadhna a dh’fhalbh air togail na Gàidhlig le clann ann an sgoiltean tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bharrachd air inbheach le luchd-labhairt ùr na Gàidhlig, a’ toirt a-steach ro-ràdh goirid le luchd-cànanais agus eòlaichean ann am poileasaidhean foghlaim Gàidhlig agus seisean C&F.

• English | Beurla

• Monday 20 February

• 16:00-17:30 (GMT)

Free (registration required): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gaelic-language-development-and-education-a-state-of-the-art-update-tickets-530429076647

Event hosted by Bilingualism Matters Edinburgh for World Gaelic Week | Seachdain na Gàidhlig