Intermediate Irish I

Catalog description

This course will build upon the skills learned in Elementary Irish I and II. Having learned the foundations of the language in the previous two classes, this course presents students with the opportunity to enrich their vocabulary and grammar skills and gain greater confidence in communicating in Irish. This course continues to focus on learning grammar rules alongside introducing students to reading prose and poetry in Irish and accessing online Irish-language resources and media. During this semester, students will explore more advanced sentence structure, expand their knowledge of the verb in Irish and become familiar with the use of the genitive and other key grammatical concepts. Students will also begin to read modern literature written in the Irish language and will be challenged to strengthen their writing skills through both academic and creative writing exercises. Listening exercises and in-class presentations will continue to assist students in recognizing spoken Irish and regular conversation, games, and other interactive class activities will help students continue to work towards a strong knowledge of the language.