Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Offered By: Dublin City University via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Improve your basic conversational Irish whilst delving into Irish culture

Ireland is home to one of the oldest living languages in Europe. This follows the course Irish 103: 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 make arrangements to meet other people, talk about going on holiday and give commands. You’ll also explore the myths and legends of Ireland and the role of women within these stories.

Join now to discover the links between Irish language and contemporary Irish culture and society.

Bígí linn – join us!

This course is for anyone, anywhere, who wants to learn Irish. It would also be of use to indigenous learners who wish to recap their language skills.

Syllabus

Taisteal/Travel

Fáilte/Welcome
Mise/Myself
An Aimsir Chaite/The Past Tense
Laethanta Saoire/Holidays
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
Ról na mBan/The Role of Women
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

Ainmhithe & Peataí/Animals & Pets

Fáilte/Welcome
Lámh chúnta/A helping hand
Ainmhithe na hÉireann/Animals of Ireland
Mo Pheataí/My Pets
Ainmhithe agus Cultúr/Animals and Culture
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

Treoracha/Instructions

Fáilte/Welcome
Treoracha/Orders
Bímis ag bácáil!/Let's bake!
Comharthaí/Signs
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
An Rúraíocht/The Ulster Cycle
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

Socruithe/Arrangements

Fáilte/Welcome to Week 4
Ag déanamh socruithe/Making arrangements
Ag tabhairt cuiridh/Inviting someone
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
Miotaseolaíocht & Scéalaíocht/Mythology & Stories
Deireadh na Seachtaine/End of the Week

Taught by

Ciarán MacMurchaidh