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Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Dublin City University via FutureLearn

Overview

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Allow the Irish language to draw you closer to the Irish way of life

Endorsed and supported by the Irish government, this course is the perfect opportunity for you to continue developing your understanding of Irish language and culture.

Building upon Irish 104, you’ll recap what you’ve learnt on the 4 previous courses, before tackling new subjects, such as social occasions, the family, pastimes and travel.

By the end of the course, you’ll have progressed further with spoken phrases, and questions - and will be able to speak in more detail about yourself. You’ll also possess a greater understanding of Irish culture, and where Gaeilge fits into Ireland today.

This course is suited to learners from all over the world, including the Irish diaspora and non-natives with an enthusiasm for Irish culture. It would also be of value to indigenous learners who wish to recap their language skills, or to learn from scratch.

Syllabus

  • Socruithe agus Taisteal/Arrangements and Travel
    • Fáilte chuig an gCúrsa/Welcome to the Course
    • Ócáidí Sóisialta/Social Occasions
    • Ar bhuail tú le ...?/Have you met …?
    • Spotsolas ar an nGaeltacht/Spotlight on the Gaeltacht
    • Fadó, fadó in Éirinn.../Long, long ago in Ireland...
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • An Teaghlach/The Family
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • An Teaghlach/The Family
    • Cá bhfuil cónaí air?/Where does he live?
    • Spotsolas ar an nGaeltacht/Spotlight on the Gaeltacht
    • Fadó, fadó in Éirinn.../In Ireland long, long ago...
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • Suimeanna/Interests
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • Plé agus tacaíocht/Discussion and support
    • Caitheamh Aimsire/Pastimes
    • Spotsolas ar an nGaeltacht/Spotlight on the Gaeltacht
    • Fadó, fadó in Éirinn.../In Ireland long, long ago....
    • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
  • Taisteal Laethúil/Daily Travel
    • Fáilte/Welcome
    • Taisteal Laethúil/Daily Travel
    • Tuairimí/Opinions
    • Spotsolas ar an nGaeltacht/Spotlight on the Gaeltacht
    • Fadó, fadó in Éirinn.../In Ireland long ago...
    • Filíocht/Poetry
    • Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learnt?

Taught by

Ciarán MacMurchaidh

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