Old Irish (Language + Literature) 1+2

Module Identifier
IR21820
Module Title
Old Irish (Language + Literature) 1+2
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Co-ordinator
Dr Simon Rodway
Reading List
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Pre-Requisite

Irish Level 1 (naill ai IR11920 neu IR12020)
Other Staff

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment essay/exercises: 2000 Words 40%
Semester Exam Examination: 2 Hours 60%
Supplementary Assessment essay/exercises: 2000 Words 40%
Supplementary Exam Examination: 2 Hours 60%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. You will be able to translate simple sentences in Old Irish.
  2. You will be able to read elementary literary texts and demonstrate that you understand their place in the history of Irish literature.
  3. You will be able to show that you have mastered basic elements of the Old Irish language.

Brief description

Linguistic study of interesting set texts in their historical and cultural context.

Aims

Linguistic study of interesting set texts in their historical and cultural context.

Content

Linguistic study of interesting set texts in their historical and cultural context.

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Creative Problem Solving Students respond to the grammatical challenges of Old Irish.
Critical and analytical thinking Students hone their critical and analytical thinking in relation to the grammatical niceties of Old Irish in literary contexts.
Digital capability Students utilise word-processing software to complete assessments.
Reflection Seminars and assessments allow students an opportunity to reflect on their progress and personal development.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5