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CE1036: MODERN IRISH LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS 1 (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


Course Overview

This course gives students an introduction to the modern Irish language. It covers basic conversation skills, and the structures of the language, through the use of songs, videos and speaking practice in class. It is open to those with little or no knowledge of the language.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Aideen O'Leary

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Course Aims

This course aims to give students an introduction to the grammatical structures of the modern Irish language and basic conversation skills in Irish.  It is open to those with little or no knowledge of the language.

Main Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1.  understand the basic grammatical structures of the modern Irish language;

2.  read and comprehend simple passages in Irish; and

3.  hold basic conversations in Irish.

Course Content

 This course covers the grammatical structures of the modern Irish language at an introductory level, including study of pronunciation and a basic introduction to the differences between the dialects of Irish.  Students will be encouraged to practise basic conversation in Irish.

Further Information & Notes

This course is available to all Level 1 students in any degree programme, and all visiting students.  There are three language classes and one private study hour per week.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

One two-hour examination (60%), three translation exercises (10% each), and tutorial assessment mark (10%).

Resit

One two-hour examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Discussion of students' progress in writing and communication in Irish will be provided in scheduled individual meetings and/or in the instructor's office hours.

Feedback

Written assessments will be given CGS marks, and written feedback will be communicated to students using the School of Language and Literature assessment cover sheets.  Feedback will also be provided in scheduled individual meetings and/or in the instructor's office hours.

Students will also be given weekly feedback on their class performance, in the form of advice delivered verbally in class, both to individuals and to the whole class.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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