Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Online Course

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Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

What is the course about?

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
The course Irish 103: 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.

Learn to talk about occupations, daily life and personal skills in this third introductory course on the Irish language.

Course description
  • Develop your understanding of Irish language and culture
  • 4 weeks
  • On this course, you will develop your written and spoken understanding of basic words and phrases about yourself, occupations, daily routines, shopping, and skills and abilities.
  • You will learn about the cultural system of the Celts and ancient Irish people, and experience the importance of storytelling and singing within Irish culture and language.
  • This course follows Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture.
  • Join now to discover the links between Irish language and contemporary Irish culture and society.
  • Bígí linn – join us!
  • Introduction to the Irish language
  • Introducing and describing yourself
  • Action verbs
  • The present tense
  • Talk about your daily routine
  • Traditional occupations and their link to the language
  • Ancient Ireland and Celtic society
  • The importance & role of the arts in Celtic and contemporary society
  • Describe going shopping and how to ask for what you want
  • Counting
  • Storytelling in Irish, myths and sagas
  • Talking about skills and abilities
  • This course is aimed at anyone interested in Irish language and culture.
  • This course follows Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture.
  • Dublin City University
  • Dublin City University is a young, dynamic and ambitious Irish university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation.

Prerequisites & Facts

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Course Topic

History, Irish History, Language

University, College, Institution

Dublin City University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

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

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Irish 103: 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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School: Dublin City University
Topic: History, Irish History, Language