Irish for Beginners

(2.5,3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Taught at a host institution. IR 10050 at UCD; This is a language module aimed at ab-initio learners of Irish. It is recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Irish language or who know only a few words and phrases. This module will be an introduction to the Irish language in which students are required to participate actively in the classroom and devote time to autonomous learning. Emphasis will be placed on developing the four language skills. At the end of the module students will have mastered the key linguistic elements of level A1 of the syllabus developed for the European Certificate in Irish and should be progressing towards acquiring level A2. This module is offered by the School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics in conjunction with Bord na Gaeilge