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CLST3615: Old Irish
Old Irish was the language spoken and written in Ireland in the early Middle Ages, and is preserved in a range of records, from Ogham stones to manuscripts. In this unit students will develop a knowledge of Old Irish grammar and vocabulary, and learn to read texts in Old Irish. It will also provide a basic introduction to the development of the Irish language in its early historic context, with reference to examples from inscriptions, manuscripts and the different genres of literature.
| Code | CLST3615 |
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| Academic unit | English |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Celtic Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level in English |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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CLST2606 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Old Irish language
- LO2. apply grammatical and linguistic skills necessary for reading selected Old Irish texts
- LO3. understand the historical development of Irish in its early and medieval forms
- LO4. identify the genres and types of early Irish texts
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