The subject areas of Early and Middle Irish, Welsh and Celtic Civilisation offer separate but related opportunities to study aspects of the languages, literatures, history and civilisation of the Celtic peoples over a wide geographical and temporal span. Celtic Civilisationoffers a study of archaelogical, historical and literary topics (and can be studied to degree level) While the linguistic modules give students a guided introduction to the languages and a first-hand familiarity with some fascinating texts.

Early Irish

The aim of the study of Early Irish is to foster interest in and knowledge of Early and Middle Irish, and to teach students the rudiments of the language from a linguistic perspective and also in the context of Ireland’s early literature and traditions. Our modules are aimed at national and international students who are interested in early Ireland and who wish to gain knowledge of the language and its literature. We value Early and Middle Irish as an invaluable key to Ireland's early literature and traditions. We strive to give students an opportunity to begin learning Early Irish, and an appreciation of such topics as palaeography and textual editing. We value the opportunity to teach a subject available in only a few worldwide institutions but which possesses great national significance, which is also of interest to a wider international audience concerned with medieval civilisation. Reading and editing of medieval texts is a core research value of the course. Our learning environment consists of small group teaching. Electronic resources such as the online historical dictionary of Irish and digital images of manuscript are used. Assessment takes the form of in-term exercises and final assessments consisting of texts to translate and elucidate.

Welsh

The study of Modern Welsh provides national and international students with an opportunity to study a vibrant, neighbouring but largely unknown Celtic language, and to gain an insight into its literature, history and culture. Students are made aware of its vitality and how valuable it is from a comparative perspective, offering many correspondences with Irish and Ireland. Students can also choose to study medieval Welsh texts, both for their own intrinsic merit and as a source of Celtic affinities and parallels. Language classes are small to medium-sized and interaction through the target language is encouraged. Students carry out a range of collaborative tasks in class and are provided with guidance to facilitate self-directed exploration of a wealth of online material. They are assessed via oral presentations, peer collaborations, oral and written exercises, essays and final written examination.

Celtic Civilisation

Celtic Civilisation introduces students to the achievements and legacy of the Celtic-speaking peoples, from their preliterate roots on the European continent to the medieval societies of Ireland and Wales. Students will gain an overview of the rich, complex tapestry of Celtic culture, an acquaintance with a range of literary texts in translation, and an understanding of the variety of research approaches which can be applied to the material. Students are encouraged to reveal, contextualise and elucidate a range of cultural achievements from Ireland and the wider Celtic world which is often little known except by specialists. Class sizes vary widely: large ones are supported by weekly tutorials. Use is made of computer-aided presentations, UCD’s digital repository and guided visits to Dublin museums and other relevant initiatives such as the UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Ancient Technologies. Assessment takes the form of participation, set essays, and final written exams.

1 - Demonstrate knowledge the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples across a wide chronological span, and an awareness of historical, literary and linguistic dimensions.
2 - Engage with research methods and sources in the study of literature, language, history and culture in the context of Celtic Civilisation.
3 - Critically evaluate a range of primary source material relating to Celtic cultures.
4 - Demonstrate a practical competence of at least one of the early or modern Celtic language and a mastery of the relevant terminology for linguistic analysis.
5 - Understand the compositional, cultural and historical elements of medieval texts, analyse the relevant critical approaches of close reading and use bibliographical and IT sources.
6 - Demonstrate competence in the planning and execution of essays and in the application of the skills of summary, synthesis and generalisation.
7 - Select areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as postgraduate students, as research scholars and as professionals.

This degree provides the skills that will allow you to follow a wide range of graduate studies as well as career opportunities in:

Heritage

Research

The media

Teaching

Business

Early Irish also prepares students for graduate studies and offers career opportunities dealing with manuscript and lexicography.

Students must take ALL core modules and three option modules

Students must select ALL core modules and three option modules. Please note you are required to have 40 credits at level 3 in order to graduate. The level of the module is indicated by the first number of the module code.

Students must select ALL core modules and three option modules. Please note you are required to have 25 credits from this major at level 3 in order to graduate. The level of the module is indicated by the first number of the module code.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
CCIV20130	Kings and Heroes of Early Ireland	Autumn	5
CCIV20120	Law & Society in Early Ireland	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules.
CCIV20070	Poets, Power and Performance	Autumn	5
CCIV30070	Introduction to Early Irish 1	Autumn	5
EMIR10010	Introduction to Early Irish I	Autumn	5
IRFL20010	The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development	Autumn	5
IRFL20030	The Narrative Art	Autumn	5
IRST20010	Place, People & Identities	Autumn	5
IR20010	Teanga na Gaeilge II B (Irish language II B)	Spring	5
IRFL20090	Folklife & Ethnology	Spring	5
IRFL20100	Oral history and tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30020	Calendar Custom	Spring	5
IRFL30080	Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30100	Popular religion and belief	Spring	5
LING20070	Minority & Endangered Languages	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules.
Stage 2 Options - E)MIN0OF: This a College of Arts and Humanities module, It is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of taking one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. This is not one of your required options.
HUM20010	Career Readiness for Arts	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Options - E)MIN0OF: This a College of Arts and Humanities module, It is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of taking one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. This is not one of your required options.
Stage 3 Core Modules
EMIR30130	Literacy & Learning Early Irl	Autumn	5
CCIV30110	Early Irish Myths & Sagas	Spring	5
Stage 3 Core Modules
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives. Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
CCIV30070	Introduction to Early Irish 1	Autumn	5
EMIR10010	Introduction to Early Irish I	Autumn	5
IRFL20010	The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development	Autumn	5
IRFL20030	The Narrative Art	Autumn	5
IRST20010	Place, People & Identities	Autumn	5
CCIV30100	Introduction to Early Irish 2	Spring	5
IRFL20100	Oral history and tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30020	Calendar Custom	Spring	5
IRFL30080	Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30100	Popular religion and belief	Spring	5
LING20070	Minority & Endangered Languages	Spring	5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives. Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
Stage 4 Core Modules
EMIR30130	Literacy & Learning Early Irl	Autumn	5
CCIV30110	Early Irish Myths & Sagas	Spring	5
Stage 4 Core Modules
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives. Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
CCIV30070	Introduction to Early Irish 1	Autumn	5
EMIR10010	Introduction to Early Irish I	Autumn	5
IRFL20010	The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development	Autumn	5
IRFL20030	The Narrative Art	Autumn	5
IRST20010	Place, People & Identities	Autumn	5
CCIV30100	Introduction to Early Irish 2	Spring	5
IRFL20100	Oral history and tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30020	Calendar Custom	Spring	5
IRFL30080	Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition	Spring	5
IRFL30100	Popular religion and belief	Spring	5
LING20070	Minority & Endangered Languages	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives. Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHACS001	Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS023	Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS027	Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47