Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

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Dublin City University

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Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

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What is the course about?

Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

The course Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture is an online class provided by Dublin City University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Find out how to speak, write and understand basic words, phrases and dialogues in Irish.

Course description

Develop your knowledge of the basics of the Irish language
4 weeks

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!

Introduction to the Irish language
An Cló Gaelach and Irish script
Greetings and blessings
Arranging to meet a friend
The weather and its many forms
The calendar, seasons, months of the year and days of the week
Traditional festivals and their Celtic roots
Numbers and telling the time
What you wear, clothes and colours
Food and drink
Art, culture and language

This course is aimed at anyone interested in Irish language and culture.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Course Topic

History, Irish History, Language

University, College, Institution

Dublin City University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Dublin City University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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