Comparative Celtic Philology

Cod y Modiwl
IR33220
Teitl y Modiwl
Comparative Celtic Philology
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Simon Rodway
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)

Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Hyd Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 3000 Words 40%
Arholiad Semester Written assignment: completed over 7 days 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 3000 Words 40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Written assignment: completed over 7 days 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. understand elementary linguistic concepts
  2. have an idea of the relationship of the Celtic languages to one another and to other European languages
  3. outline key phonological, morphological and syntactical developments in the Celtic languages
  4. be able to apply linguistic data to questions arising from other fields of Celtic studies

Disgrifiad cryno

This module is an introduction to the comparative study of the Celtic languages. We shall discuss elements of the philology of the early Celtic languages, including phonology, morphology and syntax. There is an emphasis on how to use philology in the related fields of history, onomastics, inscriptions, literary history, textual studies etc.

Cynnwys

• The history of the discipline and the work of Edward Lhuyd
• Sound changes I: Indo-European to Common Celtic
• Sound changes II: Common Celtic to the ancient Celtic languages
• Sound changes III: Brittonic sound changes
• Sound changes IV: Goidelic sound changes
• Comparison of proper nouns in the Celtic languages
• The question of inter-Celtic loanwords
• The morphology of the noun
• The morphology of the verb
• Syntax

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Written: clear articulation of ideas and analysis in written assignments. Verbal: class contribution, presentation and interaction
Datrys Problemau By critical engagement (verbal and written) with intellectual concepts.
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.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Getting to grips with historical linguistics and issues surrounding the relationship and development of the Celtic languages
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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