Introduction to Old Irish

Cod y Modiwl
IR11920
Teitl y Modiwl
Introduction to Old Irish
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Simon Rodway
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
IR11720
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)

Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Weekly tests: 40%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 2 Awr 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Tests: The candidate will be required to retake the element(s) failed 40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam: 2 Awr 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Translate accurately from Old Irish
  2. Read short literary texts in the original language, and understand their place in the history of Irish literature.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental aspects of Old Irish grammar

Disgrifiad cryno

An introduction to elements of the grammar of Old Irish, the language of the earliest Irish texts. A number of short texts and extracts from longer texts will be read and discussed on this module. Discussion will include linguistic and literary issues.

Cynnwys

• The sources of Old Irish
• Orthography and pronunciation
• The noun (2 sessions)
• The article
• The adjective
• Numerals
• The verbs ‘to be’ (2 sessions)
• The present stem of the regular verb (3 sessions)
• Pronouns (2 sessions)
• The preterite stems of the regular verb (3 sessions)
• The subjunctive stem of the regular verb
• The future stem of the regular verb

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Written: clear articulation of ideas and analysis in written assignments. Verbal: class contribution, presentation and interaction.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Not relevant
Datrys Problemau By critical engagement (verbal and written) with intellectual concepts.
Gwaith Tim Not relevant
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun By independent research; tutor feedback on written work and oral contribution in class; developing time/work management skills; reflecting upon presentational skills and other written work.
Rhifedd Not relevant
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Getting to grips with grammar, historical linguistics and issues of interpretation and contextualization of early medieval texts
Sgiliau ymchwil Through independent research for written assessment, presentation and oral contribution in class. Using electronic research and bibliographical resources
Technoleg Gwybodaeth For research purposes (assignments and presentations); word-processing. Using electronic research and bibliographic resources; accessing Blackboard for course materials.

Nodau

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