Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
IR21820
Module Title
Old Irish (Language + Literature) 1+2
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
Irish Level 1 (naill ai IR11920 neu IR12020)
Reading List
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

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

Learning Outcomes

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

You will be able to translate simple sentences in Old Irish.



You will be able to read elementary literary texts and demonstrate that you understand their place in the history of Irish literature.

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