Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
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.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Feedback |
Written assessments will be given CGS marks, and written feedback will be communicated to students. Feedback will also be provided in scheduled individual meetings and/or in the instructor's office hours. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Students will 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. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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