Introduction to Manx Language and Culture

Cod y Modiwl
IRM9920
Teitl y Modiwl
Introduction to Manx Language and Culture
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Ben O Ceallaigh
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Regular language assignments: 2000 Words 20%
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2000 Words 40%
Arholiad Semester Semester exam: 2 Awr 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2000 Words 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Regular language assignments: 2000 Words 20%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Semester exam: 2 Awr 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Display detailed knowledge of advanced grammatical and syntactical points of Manx.
  2. Employ advanced research skills based on the latest research developments in the area of Manx language and culture.
  3. Read and critically analyse various original prose pieces in Manx from the eighteenth century to the present.
  4. Demonstrate thorough familiarity with and advanced critical analysis of the process through which Manx was revived.
  5. Provide deep critical appraisal of the main challenges facing the revival of Manx in the present political and economic environment.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module offers students an introduction to the main features of the Manx language and its associated culture, including the history of the language and discussion of the famous revival
of the language that has occurred in recent decades.

Cynnwys

This module will consist of ten two-hour sessions, each divided equally between studying the Manx language itself and discussing relevant scholarship:

1 hour will be devoted to the pronunciation, grammar and structure of Manx, with particular emphasis on how it differs from the other Gaelic languages.

1 hour will be devoted to the discussing readings about the history, culture and sociolinguistic situation of Manx, with particular emphasis on the famous language revival that has taken place on the Isle of Man in recent decades.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch Development of skills such as managing workload, effective time management, and undertaking independent reading.
Cydlynu ag erail Students will work together in group discussions, in putting together short conversations making use of their language skills.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Discuss grammatical issues in seminar; be able to explain grammatical errors in the assignments and exercises, and present and discuss items of literature.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Students will respond to the challenge of dealing with grammatical rules, and individual grammatical exercises
Gallu digidol Students will make use of a number of online resources including dictionaries, and linguistic corpora, not only in translating material but also in assessing items of literature in terms of register and dialect.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Students will apply critical and analytical thinking to their reading and analysis of scholarship on Manx.
Myfyrdod Students will be encouraged to reflect on their performance and progress in language exercises and improve going forward.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Students will acquire new linguistic sills and specialist knowledge.
Synnwyr byd go iawn Students will gain an understanding of another linguistic and cultural context.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 7