Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Online Course

Future Learn
Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

What is the course about?

Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
The course Irish 105: 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.

Deepen your understanding of Irish culture and language, exploring new conversational subjects such as the family and pastimes.

Course description
  • Allow the Irish language to draw you closer to the Irish way of life
  • 4 weeks
  • Endorsed and supported by the Irish government, this course is the perfect opportunity for you to continue developing your understanding of Irish language and culture.
  • Building upon Irish 104, you’ll recap what you’ve learnt on the 4 previous courses, before tackling new subjects, such as social occasions, the family, pastimes and travel.
  • By the end of the course, you’ll have progressed further with spoken phrases, and questions – and will be able to speak in more detail about yourself. You’ll also possess a greater understanding of Irish culture, and where Gaeilge fits into Ireland today.
  • Continuation of introduction to the Irish language
  • Introducing and describing yourself
  • Holding a conversation at social occasions
  • Talking about your family
  • Discussing pastimes and your interests
  • Travelling and time
  • Course related Irish mythology, poetry, music and song
  • Engage with the Irish language through culture
  • Discuss various aspects regarding the family and your personal status
  • Describe your family in greater detail whilst conversing and answering questions
  • Compare and discuss your interests and pastimes
  • Develop your spoken skills using time in the context of your daily travel plans
  • Explore Irish mythology, poetry, music and song
  • Apply and use grammatical concepts in context
  • This course is suited to learners from all over the world, including the Irish diaspora and non-natives with an enthusiasm for Irish culture. It would also be of value to indigenous learners who wish to recap their language skills, or to learn from scratch.
  • 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 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Course Topic

Health and Safety, Social Sciences

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 105: 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.
Dublin City University
Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
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