Accredited Irish Language Course for visiting students

Accredited Irish Language Course for visiting students 2023-2024

The aim of the courses below is to give basic knowledge and understanding of Irish to students who have no prior knowledge of the language.  Through these courses, the students’ communicative skills will be developed to enable them to interact through Irish in a range of basic everyday situations.
 
All courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Level A1-A2.

Classes will be held in Áras na Gaeilge, an Irish-language centre on campus, that functions through the medium of Irish. Áras na Gaeilge also has an Irish-language restaurant. All classes will be held in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Course materials are included in the price.

The 5 & 10 ECT Courses begin on Monday 15 January 2024 but you must first attend an information session in Áras na Gaeilge at 1pm on Monday, 8 January 2024. Registration for this module will take place at the information session. 

Important dates
Irish for International Students 5 & 10 ECTs  – Seimeastar 1
15 January - Beginning of Term
22 March - End of Term
25 March to 27 March - Study period
28 March - End of Semester Written Examination: 10:00 am to 11:00 am  (for 5 ECTs) and at 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (for 10 ECTs)
28 March - End of Semester Oral Examination: Begins at 11:30 am (for 5 ECTs) and at 12:30 pm (for 10 ECTs)

You must contact us in advance if you cannot be present for the end of semester exam. No other examination dates will be organized for students except in cases of illness (a doctor’s certificate must be provided) or the exam time clashes with a lecutre.

Your choices are as follows:

1. Students staying for ONE semester

A) Irish for Beginners - 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

Module Code: GDT 101.1

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering an Irish language course aimed at students with no prior knowledge of the Irish language, consisting of one 2 hour class per week. This class will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Assessment Procedures
As well as continuous assessment, course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of the semester. Students will also be required to complete 5 assessments during the course.

Registration & Fee
Registration will take place at the information session and a fee of €30 will be payable in the Theatre in Áras na Gaeilge to cover course materials.‌‌

Provisional class times are as follows:
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. –12.00 noon in Room 116
or
Wednesday 11.00 a.m. – 13.00 p.m. in Room 214
or
Thursday 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon in Room 104

B) Irish for Beginners - 10 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

Module Code: GDT 102.1 & GDT 103.1

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering an Irish language course aimed at students with no prior knowledge of the Irish language, consisting of two 2-hour classes per week. These classes will also focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Assessment Procedures
As well as continuous assessment, course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of the semester. Students will also be required to complete 5 assessments during the course.

Registration & Fee
Registration will take place at the information session and a fee of €60 will be payable in Room 211 in Áras na Gaeilge to cover course materials.

Provisional class times are as follows:

Tuesday 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon in Room 109 (Block S)
and
Thursday  11.00 a.m. – 13.00 p.m. in Room 106 

All the above courses commence on Tuesday 16 January 2024.

For further information regarding Irish for Beginners please contact:
Evan Ó Gríofa
Room 103
Áras na Gaeilge
Phone: 091-493616
email: evan.ogriofa@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie

2. Students staying for two semesters

Irish for Beginners (15 ECTS) 

Module Codes:

GA8170 - Listening & Speaking 1 A1

GA8171 - Reading & Writing 1 A1

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering a one year Irish language course with certification consisting of one 3 hour class per week. This class will also focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. 

Assessment Procedures
As well as term assessments (two during the year), course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of the academic year. Students will also be required to complete 10 assessments during the course.

Fee & Registration
Registration will take place at the information session and a fee of €60 will be payable in Room 108 Áras na Gaeilge to cover course materials.

The above course commences the week beginning 15 January 2024.

For further information regarding Irish for Beginners 15 ECTS please contact:
Oifig an Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge
Room 108
Áras na Gaeilge
Phone: 091-495248
email: andioplomasaghaeilgeoegaillimh.ie