Irish

The Irish Scholar normally teaches Language 1200 in the Fall semester (September to December) and Language 1201 in the Winter semester (January to April).

Upon request, it is possible that the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures will schedule these courses for delivery in the evenings in order to increase the engagement of lifelong learners.

For more information email languages@mun.ca

Introduction to Irish Culture and Speaking (LANG 1200)

An introduction to Irish culture, and to speaking and listening to Irish Gaelic. Students develop familiarity with spoken and aural Irish through practice conversations. Discussion and pronunciation exercises are balanced with exposure to Irish culture, including songs, music, plays, films, television, radio, video and oral storytelling. Links between Ireland, Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investigated. Prior familiarity with Ireland or Irish Gaelic is not required.

Note: Same as the former Linguistics 2700 and the former Linguistics 2701

This course offering is not applicable towards the Bachelor of Arts Language Study Requirement

Introduction to Irish Writing and Cultural Connections (LANG 1201)

An introduction to Irish literature and to the Irish Gaelic written word. Students will examine the nature of writing in modern sources such as Irish-language newspapers, magazines and websites, balanced with works by popular Irish authors. Word formation, sentence structure, basic grammar, reading, spelling, and structures are discussed. The course also explores Irish connections with Newfoundland and Labrador, such as places, personal names and cultural practices.

Note: Same as the former Linguistics 2700, and the former Linguistics 2701.

This offering is not applicable towards the Bachelor of Arts Language Study Requirement

 * Irish courses are not applicable towards the Bachelor of Arts Language Study Requirement. For more information see the Irish Scholar page.