Elementary Irish II

Catalog description

: This course will build upon the skills learned in Elementary Irish I, inviting students to expand their Irish vocabulary and grammar skills and to begin to engage with various aspects of modern Irish language culture, such as radio, television, basic literary texts and other media. This course will focus on gaining vocabulary and on using the verb in different tenses, as well as expanding other grammatical concepts such as the use of prepositions in different phrases. Alongside grammar exercises and question sessions, this class will seek to give students a taste of the abundance of literary, musical and other material written in the Irish language. A particular theme of this course will be short stories related to the rich folkloric tradition of Ireland that students will read and discuss and which will assist with growth and retention of vocabulary and familiarity with the language. Traditional songs and sayings from Irish literature will likewise be explored in this course, and students will enact various scenarios in which they need to speak and listen. Word games and short quizzes will continue to help students to review and expand their knowledge of the language.