Gwybodaeth am Fodiwlau
Module Identifier
IRM0120
Module Title
Old Irish for Beginners
Academic Year
2026/2027
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Reading List
Course Delivery
Ìý
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Weekly testsÌý (10 minutes every week)Ìý | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Extended translationÌý (Approx. 1000 words)Ìý | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Ìý | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Extended translationÌý (Approx. 1000 words)Ìý | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Language exerciseÌý (1000 words)Ìý | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Ìý | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
​1. Translate texts from Old Irish at an advanced level.
2. Appreciate at an advanced level a selection of texts of the period and understand their place in the history of Irish literature.
3. Demonstrate mastery of the most basic elements of Old Irish language.​
Brief description
Introduction to Old Irish for those who have not studied it before. Grammatical classes, and a chance to read some short texts and extracts from longer texts from the period, and to discuss their content and context.
Content
A series of 20 grammatical classes + reading some Old Irish texts and discussing their themes
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | The students will be expected to use clear and correct language both written and oral. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | The students will have to improve their work in response to constructive criticism from their tutors and fellow students |
| Information Technology | The students will be expected to use word processors and on-line resources where appropriate. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | They will learn skills which are important in academic work. |
| Problem solving | Problems arising from the work will be solved by students in seminars and in their written work |
| Research skills | Research skills will be an important part of completing assignments. Students will be expected to use on-line resources where appropriate. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The ability to reason and to treat a range of sources critically |
| Team work | The students will have to discuss and respect the points of view of their fellow students. |
Notes
This module is at Level 7