Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
This online course provided an intermediate level introduction to Irish language and culture. The course covered a wide range of topics such as learning to talk and discuss oneself, family and where one lives. Learners learned about cultural activities and traditions. Learners covered topics to facilitate and support them in more developed interactions and conversations in Irish. Learners engaged in activities to demonstrate their language acquisition and cultural awareness.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Ciarán Mac Murchaidh
Professor of Irish
Dublin City University
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe one’s personal background in Irish, such as place of birth, nationality, name, age and home address
- Discuss one’s local area and place of residence
- Describe one’s family in Irish
- Discuss one’s accommodation in Irish
- Engage with pieces of spoken and written Irish based on the themes of the course
- Produce short written tasks using set phrases relating to specific topics covered in the course
- Develop confidence to express information and opinions in Irish relating to the themes of the course
- Explore different aspects of Irish grammar in context
- Engage with elements of Irish culture and mythology through storytelling, music, literature and song
Syllabus
- Begin the next series of Irish language and culture courses aimed at those working towards intermediate level/level B1
- Discuss oneself and and enquire about other people
- Describe where you and others live and the facilities available there
- Give your opinion and enquire about other’s opinions
- Construct sentences and learn grammar in context
- Discuss family members and activities
- Talk about the home you live in
- Course related Irish mythology, poetry, music and song
Issued on 2nd October 2022
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