University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

This module involves close reading of sample Old (and/or) Middle Irish prose tales, with the aim of increasing the student's knowledge of language on the one hand, and of literature and poetics on the other.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Read and translate (a) set text(s) in Old (and/or Middle) Irish.
  2. Show a good understanding of the grammar and syntax of the set text(s).
  3. Show a good understanding of the form and poetics of the set text(s).
  4. Show a good understanding of the relationship of the set text(s) to literary tradition.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module SG526: "Readings in Medieval Irish (A): Prose Tales" and is valid from 2019 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.