Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Offered By: Dublin City University via FutureLearn

Course Description

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