Modern Irish Language and Literature for Non-Beginners

Module Identifier
IR11200
Module Title
Modern Irish Language and Literature for Non-Beginners
Academic Year
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1 Taught over 2 semesters
Co-ordinator
Dr Ben O Ceallaigh
Reading List
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Pre-Requisite

Leaving-certificate Irish (Higher), A level or equivalent standard
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)

Other Staff

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Written tasks: (weekly/fortnightly) 30%
Semester Assessment Oral Examination: 10 Minutes 20%
Semester Exam Written Examination: 2 Hours 50%
Supplementary Assessment Written tasks: (weekly/fortnightly) 30%
Supplementary Assessment Oral Examination: 10 Minutes 20%
Supplementary Exam Written Examination: 2 Hours 50%

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. 1. You will be able to hold a conversation in Irish with confidence.2. You will be able to follow simple lectures in Irish.3. You will be able to participate in discussion through the medium of Irish.4. You will have an extensive knowledge of grammar.5. You will be able to distinguish features of the major dialect groupings.6. You will have read several selections of contemporary prose and poetry.7. You will be able to discuss the literary and social contexts of the selected texts.8. You will be able to write short compositions in simple, correct Irish.

Brief description

This course is aimed at those who wish to consolidate their existing knowledge of Irish, partly through the study of literary texts and partly through linguistic exercises.

Content

This module is designed for non-beginners.

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Co-ordinating with others Students use the Irish language to communicate with others in class.
Creative Problem Solving Students will apply vocabulary and grammar to new contexts, both written and spoken.
Subject Specific Skills Students acquire new vocabulary and consolidate grammatical knowledge.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4