Module Information

Module Identifier
IR10620
Module Title
Introduction to Modern Irish Language I
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
GC10120
Reading List

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Weekly tasks  Continuous Assessment: weekly/fortnightly assessments/tests  40%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   Examination  60%
Supplementary Assessment tasks  supplementary assessment in lieu of weekly/fortnightly tasks  40%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   supplementary examination  written examination  60%

Learning Outcomes


On successfully completing this module:

1. You will be able to use the Irish verb 'to be' in the present, past, and future tenses.
2. You will be able to use the noun in the nominative and accusative cases, and also as the object of a preposition.
3. You will be able to use the pronouns correctly.
4. You will be able to use the regular and irregular verbs in the past tense.
5. You will be able to use numbers and to tell the time.
6. You will be able to use the most common verbal noun constructions.
7. You will be able to use some of the most basic copula constructions.
8. You will be able to hold a simple conversation in Irish using the above-mentioned grammatical and syntactical points.



Brief description

Introduction to spoken and written Irish for complete beginners.

Content

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Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Co-ordinating with others .

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4