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Dublin City University

Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Dublin City University via FutureLearn

Overview

Develop your knowledge of the basics of the Irish language

Ireland is home to one of the oldest living languages in Europe.

This course follows the course Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture.

On this course, you’ll improve your understanding of basic spoken words, phrases and dialogues in Irish.

You’ll learn how to discuss the weather, tell the time and expand your language awareness.

You’ll explore the vibrant culture of Ireland, by learning about Irish place-names, the Irish calendar, traditional festivals and the fusion of art, language and culture.

Bígí linn – join us!

This course is aimed at anyone interested in Irish language and culture.

Syllabus

  • Beannachtaí, An Aimsir & Teanga/Greetings, Weather & Language
    • Fáilte chuig an gCúrsa/Welcome to the Course
    • Beannachtaí/Greetings
    • Athbheochan Teanga agus an Cló Gaelach/Language Revival and the Gaelic Script
    • Pointe Gramadaí/Grammar Point
    • An Aimsir/The Weather
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • An Féilire & Féilte/The Calendar & Festivals
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • Plé agus Tacaíocht/Discussion and Support
    • An Féilire/The Calendar
    • Laethanta na Seachtaine/Days of the Week
    • An Stoidiaca agus Féilte/The Zodiac and Festivals
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • An Corp, Dathanna, & Éadaí/The Body, Colours, & Clothes
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • An Corp/The Body
    • Dathanna/Colours
    • Éadaí/Clothes
    • Ealaín/Art
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • Am, Bia & Deoch/Time, Food & Drink
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • Plé agus Tacaíocht/Discussion and Support
    • An Clog/The Clock
    • Am Tae!/Tea time!
    • Bia agus Deoch/Food and Drink
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

Taught by

Ciarán MacMurchaidh

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