6 courses with the subject IRSH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
IRSH 105Introductory Irish/Gaelic1
This course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language. A short history of the language is included as part of a general introduction to Irish culture. Family and place names are explained. The current role of the Irish language in Ireland is examined along with the increasing popularity of Irish outside the island of Ireland. By the end of this course, students should be able to greet one another, speak in simple sentences about themselves, and describe their families and friends, their home, and pastimes in Irish. Students also understand the Irish language in relation to other components in the Irish cultural experience. Silke von der Emde.
Permission of the instructor. Yearlong course IRSH 105- 106 . Two 1-hour periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Fall
IRSH 106Introductory Irish/Gaelic1
This course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language. A short history of the language is included as part of a general introduction to Irish culture. Family and place names are explained. The current role of the Irish language in Ireland is examined along with the increasing popularity of Irish outside the island of Ireland. By the end of this course, students should be able to greet one another, speak in simple sentences about themselves, and describe their families and friends, their home, and pastimes in Irish. Students also understand the Irish language in relation to other components in the Irish cultural experience. Silke von der Emde.
IRSH 105 . Permission of the instructor. Yearlong course IRSH 105 -106. Two 1-hour periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Spring
IRSH 210Intermediate Irish/Gaelic1
This course continues to introduce students to the rudiments of the Irish language. It builds on the grammatical lessons of Beginning Irish. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to Irish Myths and Sagas while developing beginning conversational fluency. By the end of this course, students are able to speak in simple sentences about themselves and describe their families and friends, their home, and pastimes in Irish. They should also be able to deal with everyday interactions such as shopping and making arrangements through Irish. Silke von der Emde.
Permission of the instructor. Two 1-hour periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Fall
IRSH 211Intermediate Irish/Gaelic1
This course continues to introduce students to the rudiments of the Irish language. It builds on the grammatical lessons of Beginning Irish. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to Irish Myths and Sagas while developing beginning conversational fluency. By the end of this course, students are able to speak in simple sentences about themselves and describe their families and friends, their home, and pastimes in Irish. They should also be able to deal with everyday interactions such as shopping and making arrangements through Irish. Silke von der Emde.
This course is suitable for students who have completed four semesters of Irish language study. The course introduces familiar topics but with a richer level of vocabulary than earlier courses. Students hear a variety of accents, leading to greater levels of understanding. The focus of this course is on conversational fluency, strengthening pronunciation, and command of the language. This is supported by readings suitable for adult learners, songs, poetry, folklore, and group activities. Grammar is taught as it becomes necessary to support the students’ growing language abilities. By the end of this course, students are able to communicate on a variety of everyday subjects. Students also are able to write short essays on a variety of subjects. Silke von der Emde.
Permission of the instructor. Two 1-hour periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Fall
IRSH 311Advanced Irish/Gaelic1
This course is suitable for students who have completed at least four semesters of Irish language study. The course introduces familiar topics but with a richer level of vocabulary than earlier courses. Students hear a variety of accents, leading to greater levels of understanding. The focus of this course is on conversational fluency, strengthening pronunciation, and command of the language. This is supported by readings suitable for adult learners, songs, poetry, folklore, and group activities. Grammar is taught as it becomes necessary to support the students’ growing language abilities. By the end of this course, students are able to communicate on a variety of everyday subjects. Students also are able to write short essays on a variety of subjects. Silke von der Emde.
