Introduction to Modern Irish Language II

Cod y Modiwl: IRM2220
Teitl y Modiwl: Introduction to Modern Irish Language II
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Ben O Ceallaigh
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: IR10620 neu IRM0620
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): GC10120 neu GC20120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): IR11220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Oral exam (10 minute):	20%
Asesiad Semester	Fortnightly language exercises:	30%
Arholiad Semester	2 hour written exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	oral exam:	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	exercises:	30%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	2 hour written exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

hold a simple conversation in Irish making use of the above-mentioned grammatical and syntactical points at a level approximate to ability Level A1 of the Common European Framework for Language Learning
use the noun in the genitive case
use the personal forms of the preposition
use the verb ‘to be’ in the habitual, future, and conditional tenses
use the regular and irregular verbs in the present habitual, future, and conditional tenses
display some familiarity with contemporary Gaeltacht culture

Disgrifiad cryno

This module, along with IR10620, provides an introduction to the basic structure of the Irish language and expanding the student’s knowledge of spoken and written Irish, as well as contemporary Irish-language culture.
Weekly lessons will focus on specific topics, gradually introducing and consolidating key grammatical structures and concepts.
Upon finishing this module the student can expect to attain competence approximating to level A1 of the European Common Framework for Language Learning.

Cynnwys

Week 1: Revision of basic structures and vocabulary
Week 2: Possession; genitive constructions
Week 3: The family; the present habitual tense
Week 4: Likes and dislikes; copula constructions
Week 5: Hobbies and past-times; verbal noun constructions
Week 6: Making plans; the future tense
Week 7: Conditional mood
Week 8: Reading of short text
Week 9: Reading of short text
Week 10: Seáinín Smaoiseach; contemporary Gaeltacht culture
Week 11: Revision of main grammatical structures

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Through student’s increasing competence in Irish language
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Through one-to-one discussion with lecturer, where appropriate
Datrys Problemau	Through students applying their growing knowledge of Irish grammar to make informed decisions about when to use grammatical features accurately?
Gwaith Tim	N/A
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Through self-study based on audiovisual material supplementing classes
Rhifedd	N/A
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Through student’s increasing competence in Irish language and familiarity with Irish-language culture, providing them with a sound basis required for further study of Irish language/Irish literature/ Irish Studies/Celtic Studies.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Through the development of literacy skills in Irish
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Through use of online resources relating to contemporary Irish-language culture

Nodau

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