Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Gaelic

About this programme

There is no better place to study Gaelic culture in North America than on Cape Breton Island. With so much proud Gaelic history rooted deep in our lands and imprinted along our shores, students come to CBU from around the world for this unique program. Studying Gaelic at CBU, you will embrace the knowledge and awareness our distinctive history offers, and immerse yourself in the local dialect of Gaelic in Nova Scotia. By first developing students’ ability to speak and understand, we give you the opportunity to work with, and learn from, Gaelic speakers and others who contribute to the vitality of our local Gaelic community. After developing basic conversational skills, you will be introduced to reading and writing to help hone your overall communication skills. Innovative options are available to advance students’ knowledge and command of the Gaelic language. The Gàidhlig aig Baile (GaB) teaching and learning method, immersion courses, international exchange opportunities and an exciting internship program are offered to students at CBU. GaB is developed in Nova Scotia based on similar teaching models being used in Scotland and Indigenous communities around the world. GaB develops conversational abilities by immersing students in the language, focusing on oral comprehension and speech. Students acquire the language through activity-based learning, discovering the vocabulary and phrases they need as they complete the activities. Gaelic at Cape Breton University offers an alternative to more conventional grammar-based Gaelic language instruction. We offer Gaelic as electi