CY4011: Introduction to Irish 1
| School | Ysgol y Gymraeg, Prifysgol Caerdydd |
| Department Code | WELSH |
| Module Code | CY4011 |
| External Subject Code | 101121 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L6 |
| Language of Delivery | Welsh |
| Module Leader | Professor Diarmait Mac Giolla Chriost |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2015/6 |
Outline Description of Module
If you are thinking of learning Irish and only want to study for 10 credits this is the ideal place to start. After 10 weeks study you will be able to engage in basic conversation, compose elementary written texts and understand and interpret elementary written texts.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
Knowledge and Understanding:
- demonstrate knowledge of basic sentence structure;
- demonstrate knowledge of sufficient vocabulary to enable them to engage in basic conversations covering a range of specific topics and functions;
- understand elementary written texts in Irish;
- understand some of the basic phonetics of the Irish language.
Intellectual Skills:
- analyse basic Irish syntax;
- interpret and compose elementary written texts.
Discipline Specific (including practical) Skills:
- use sufficient vocabulary and sentences effectively in both the written and oral media.
Transferable Skills:
- engage in basic conversation;
- compose elementary written texts;
- understand elementary written texts.
How the module will be delivered
- workshops: to introduce and explicate new material;
- practical classes: to consolidate material and use structures and vocabulary in group work and individual study;
- formative assessments: to regularly consolidate the students’ knowledge through oral, aural, reading and writing exercises in class and private study.
How the module will be assessed
Formative
The students’ learning outcomes are regularly consolidated through:
- oral tasks
- aural exercises
- written tasks
- comprehension tasks
Summative
The students’ learning outcomes are assessed through:
- oral examination
- aural examination
- written examination
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam - Autumn Semester | 50 | Introduction To Irish 1 | 1.5 |
| Practical-Based Assessment | 25 | Aural Examination | N/A |
| Practical-Based Assessment | 25 | Oral Examination | N/A |
Syllabus content
A graduated course broadly based on the Wlpan method, consisting of a series of units including exercises and texts covering specific contexts and functions.
Essential Reading and Resource List
eDUCATIONAL COMPANY OF IRELAND (1998) Irish-English English-Irish Easy Reference Dictionary (Robert Rinehart Publishers).
MCGONAGLE, N. (1998) Irish Grammar (Hippocrene Books).
Ó DóNAILL, N. (1977) Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla(Baile Átha Cliath: Oifig an tSoláthair).
Ó sIADHAIL, M. (1983) Learning Irish (Baile Átha Cliath: Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies).
the christian brothers(1980) New Irish Grammar (Baile Átha Cliath: Fallon).
O’SIADHAIL, M. (1998) Dysgu Gwyddeleg: addasiad Cymraeg gan Ian Hughes (Aberystwyth: Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth).
Background Reading and Resource List
eDUCATIONAL COMPANY OF IRELAND (1998) Irish-English English-Irish Easy Reference Dictionary (Robert Rinehart Publishers).
MCGONAGLE, N. (1998) Irish Grammar (Hippocrene Books).
Ó DóNAILL, N. (1977) Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla(Baile Átha Cliath: Oifig an tSoláthair).
Ó sIADHAIL, M. (1983) Learning Irish (Baile Átha Cliath: Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies).
the christian brothers(1980) New Irish Grammar (Baile Átha Cliath: Fallon).
O’SIADHAIL, M. (1998) Dysgu Gwyddeleg: addasiad Cymraeg gan Ian Hughes (Aberystwyth: Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth).