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Lecturer(s)
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Markus Radvan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course focuses on the basics of the Irish language. It is structured along topics which offer the students useful phrases for everyday conversation, but at the same time, the phrases are used as examples in order to explain crucial areas of Irish grammar. The course is complemented by an introduction to Irish culture featuring placenames, blessings, proverbs, songs and more. Topics: 0) History and current situation of the Irish language (introductory lecture) 1) Ag bualadh le daoine / Meeting people 2) Cúlra agus áit chónaithe / Personal background and place of living 3) An teaghlach / Family 4) An teach / The house 5) Caitheamh aimsire / Pastimes 6) An saol laethúil / Daily life Grammar: phonological system, initial consonant changes, verbs "is" and "tá", personal, prepositional and possessive pronouns, numbers (cardinal, ordinal and personal), the definite article (including combinations with prepositions), conjugation of verbs in the present tense, the progressive present tense.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course is focused on practical teaching of the Irish language. It is expected to cover the topics of housing, leisure and everyday life, mainly from web materials for the European-recognized TEG exam, in the area of ??vocabulary. Students will also proceed to cover grammar lessons from the textbook First Steps in Irish. Part of the course will also focus on cultural topics such as place names, proverbs, poetry and traditional songs.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Credit requirements: regular attendance (max. three absences), regular completion of homework + two tests (in the middle and at the end of the semester). Both tests are complemented by a brief dialogue in Irish performed in pairs.
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Recommended literature
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Diarmuid Ó Sé. Teach Yourself Complete Irish. London: Hodder Education, 2010.
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Éamonn Ó Dónaill. Teach Yourself Irish Grammar. London: Hodder Education, 2005.
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Christian Brothers. First Steps in Irish. Belfast: Ambrose Serridge, 1999.
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Thomas Ihde et al. Colloquial Irish. London: Routledge, 2008.
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Tomás Ó Domhnalláin. Buntús Cainte. Dublin: An Gúm, 2008.
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