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The MA in Old and Middle Irish is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the Irish language and literature of the period c.600c.1200. It is aimed at those who already have a good basic knowledge of Irish (Medieval or Modern) or another Celtic language and, in exceptional circumstances, at those who have an appropriate other background to undertake the study of Old and Middle Irish from the beginning.
The programme offers taught modules in the following:
Grammar of Old and Middle Irish
Literary History 6001200
Close reading of medieval Irish texts
History, scholarship and culture in medieval Ireland
Comparative Celtic linguistics.
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3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. You gain a thorough grounding in the native language of medieval Ireland and a deep understanding of its deservedly famous literature.
2. Irish language support: While teaching is through English (to accommodate students from different backgrounds), the use of Irish is actively supported, and the Universitys bilingual campus is of special benefit to all students of Irish, of whatever period.
3. The programme provides an excellent foundation for MLitt and PhD higher research programmes.