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CLST3615: Old Irish
2025 unit information
Old Irish was the language spoken and written in Ireland in the early Middle Ages, and is preserved in a range of records, from Ogham stones to manuscripts. In this unit students will develop a knowledge of Old Irish grammar and vocabulary, and learn to read texts in Old Irish. It will also provide a basic introduction to the development of the Irish language in its early historic context, with reference to examples from inscriptions, manuscripts and the different genres of literature.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | English and Writing |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Celtic Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level in English or 24 credit points in Writing Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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CLST2606 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Old Irish language
- LO2. apply grammatical and linguistic skills necessary for reading selected Old Irish texts
- LO3. understand the historical development of Irish in its early and medieval forms
- LO4. identify the genres and types of early Irish texts
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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