Medieval Saga Literature of Ireland

Cod y Modiwl
IRM0220
Teitl y Modiwl
Medieval Saga Literature of Ireland
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Simon Rodway
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
IRM0120
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 3,000 words 40%
Arholiad Semester 2 Awr 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 3,000 words 40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll 2 Awr 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. You will demonstrate an advanced ability to translate and analyse texts from Old Irish and Middle Irish.
  2. 2. You will demonstrate a specialist knowledge of a selection of texts of the period and understand their place in the history of Irish literature.
  3. 3. You will demonstrate advanced skills in Old and Middle Irish grammar.

Disgrifiad cryno

Reading and discussing early Irish sagas. There will be an opportunity to read a saga, or extracts from more than one, in the original, and to critically examine the content and background

Cynnwys

16 textual sessions + 4 lectures on the background and on the history of scholarship of the sagas

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu The students will be expected to use clear and correct language both written and oral.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa They will learn skills which are important in academic work.
Datrys Problemau Problems arising from the work will be solved by students in seminars and in their written work
Gwaith Tim The students will have to discuss and respect the points of view of their fellow students.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun The students will have to improve their work in response to constructive criticism from their tutors and fellow students
Sgiliau pwnc penodol The ability to reason and to treat a range of sources critically
Sgiliau ymchwil Research skills will be an important part of completing assignments. Students will be expected to use on-line resources where appropriate.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth The students will be expected to use word processors and on-line resources where appropriate.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 7