Module Information
Module Identifier
IR11510
Module Title
Introduction to Old Irish Language and Literature i
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | |
| Lecture | 11 hours of teaching; 89 hours preparation and revision. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT | 25% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAM | 75% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAM | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Translate simple sentences from Old Irish;
* Read elementary literary texts, and understand their place in the history of Irish literature;
*Demonstrate an understanding of some of the basic elements of the Old Irish language.
Brief description
This module is an introduction to the main features of Old Irish (c. 7th - 10th centuries) with study of some representatve and interesting texts. Students will be expected to prepare material on a weekly basis.
Module Content:
Module Content:
- In-class presentation of features of Old Irish language.
- Introduction to elementary litereary texts.
- Weekly tests on graded material prepared by the students.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Written communication. |
| Problem solving | Grammatical analysis. |
| Research skills | Use of reference material. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4