Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Major in Gaelic Language and Cultural Sustainability

About this programme

Gaelic language and culture are rooted in our Island and at Cape Breton University. At CBU, we embrace this heritage through various programs and initiatives, emphasized by our motto “Théid Dìchioll air Thoiseach” (“Perseverance will Triumph”). Designed to support the maintenance and revitalization of Gaelic traditions, the Gaelic Language and Cultural Sustainability program aims to empower future leaders and stewards of this historic culture by fostering collaboration with governmental bodies, local organizations and partners. The program seeks to strengthen relationships crucial for language revitalization and cultural sustainability, including CBU’s partnership with Colaisde na Gàidhlig (the Gaelic College), while offering experiential learning opportunities to study in the only region outside Scotland where Gaelic remains a community language. The Gaelic Language and Cultural Sustainability program is offered as a major, comprised of 48 credits within the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies degree. The program offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Gaelic language and culture, complemented with courses in research methods, language revitalization, language teaching and learning and resilient communities. Alternatively, there are options for certificates in Gaelic Language and/or Cultural Sustainability, totalling 30 credits each. Studying Gaelic Language at CBU offers a unique and enriching learning experience. Here, you will find a deep connection to Gaelic culture through study, activities and traditions.