CLST2602 - Old Irish 2

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Prof Anders Ahlqvist

Description

The unit seeks to give students further insights about Old Irish, building on those achieved by taking Beginners' Old Irish (or equivalent elsewhere). The main focus remains on the grammar of the language, as well as its phonology and orthography; an outline is provided of the history of Irish. Further key texts are read and explicated; the complex metrical patterns of the magnificent poetry are presented.

Assessments

1x2500wd grammar, metrics and translation exercise (50%), 1x2hr exam (50%)

Classes

2x1-hr lectures/week,
1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

CLST2606

Please Note: This timetable is a draft timetable and subject to change.

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