- Course Code
- CE 4563
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A O'Leary
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in Programme Year 4 or by permission of the Head of School. Cannot be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with CE 3563: Introduction to Old Gaelic II A.
Successful completion of CE 4063 Old Gaelic 11A.
Overview
The course consists of an exposition of Old Irish grammar accompanied by the translation and grammatical interpretation of selected passages in Old Irish. The course will also take some account of the similarities and differences between Old Irish and the other Insular Celtic languages.
Structure
Three hours of classes per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment: Language exercises (40%), and 1 two-hour written examination (60%).
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.