Irish Celtic Studies & Folklore - Nua-Ghaeilge

GradDip Nua-Ghaeilge
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

Vision and Values Statement
The Graduate Diploma programme in Nua-Ghaeilge is aimed at graduates of Modern Irish and graduates of cognate disciplines. The aim of this programme is to promote and preserve the Irish language, literature and culture and emphasise their importance for Irish society and European Identity. Students will develop advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepen their knowledge of Irish-language literature, culture and history.

This programme prepares students for a broad range of career paths, including Education in Ireland and abroad and public service. Students are assisted to develop communicative, analytical skills throughout the programme.

We promote autonomous and collaborative learning by providing a vibrant academic environment for the teaching and use of the Irish language, supported by our multi-media language learning centre and our Student Space (An Seomra Caidrimh) to encourage Irish language usage amongst the student body. All teaching and communication is conducted through the medium of Irish and in small groups. This programme uses teaching, learning and assessment approaches such as oral, written examinations, project work, essays and presentations in the delivery of the curriculum.

Programme Outcomes

• Apply the use of accurate spoken and written Irish in both academic and professional contexts, e.g. write analytical essays, give interviews in broadcast and print media; debate and analyse current affairs and academic topics; be proficient in the use of on-line and traditional resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dialectal and standard Irish (An Caighdeán Oifigiúil) from the beginning of the Modern Irish period to the present day, attaining a C1 level or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its equivalent.
• Students should be able to construct coherent and research-focused argument in Modern Irish in the areas of linguistic and grammatical study, literature and cultural studies.
• appreciate the study of Irish language and literature as an integral part of Irish society past and present in a national and global context.
• provide evidence of an advanced knowledge of Modern Irish language, literature, history and culture, and of an ability to reflect critically on these areas.

Stage 1 Core
Teanga na Gaeilge 4IR40030

Stage 1 Options
Scéalta Fiannaíochta 1300 - 1900IR40050
Scileanna Aistriúcháin IR40120
Saoréisteacht sa teanglann agus cur i láthair IR40170
Ceird na Scríbhneoireachta IR40190
An Nualitríocht: Gnéithe de litríocht na Gaeilge ó 1900 i leith IR40200
An Dioscúrsa Baineann i bhFilíocht an Ochtú Céad Déag IR40270
Athbheochan agus na Meáin IR40440
Úrscéalta Móra na Gaeilge IR40450

Who should apply
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Is féidir Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge a roghnú ar a shon féin, nó, mar bhealach isteach nó amach as an MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge. Nuair nach mian le mac léinn tráchtas a dhéanamh, mar shampla, is féidir Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge a ghnóthú.

he following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip sa Nua-Ghaeilge FT (Z181)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

1 year full-time.