INTRODUCTION TO OLD GAELIC IIA

Course Code

CE 3563

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr A O'Leary

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in Programme Year 3 or by permission of the Head of School. Cannot be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with CE 4563: Introduction to Old Gaelic IIB.

Successful completion of CE 3063 Old Gaelic IA.

Notes

This course will be available in 2008/09 and in alternate sessions thereafter.

Overview

The course consists of an exposition of Old Irish grammar accompanied by the translation and grammatical interpretation of selected passages in Old Irish.

Structure

Three hours of classes per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: Language exercises (40%), and 1 two-hour written examination (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).