| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 50.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
6 x 3hr(s) Lectures; 2 x 3hr(s) Seminars; 76hr(s) Other (self-directed learning)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Prof John Carey, Department of Early and Medieval Irish.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
To provide a basic foundation in the history, literature and culture of ancient Ireland.
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| Module Content: |
To present an overview of ancient Ireland's rich cultural history and traditions. Topics will include the early history of ireland; early manuscript sources; pre-Christian gods and goddesses; heroic literature; early Irish poetry.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Outline the early history of Ireland from the oldest written sources
- Show an understanding of the diverse range of sources for the period
- Explore the surviving evidence for the cults of pre-Christian gods and goddesses in ancient Ireland
- Examine and assess the earliest Irish literature including early heroic literature, poetry and the manuscript sources
- Demonstrate an understanding of the themes of early herioc literature, e.g. the warrior ethos, the role of women, kingship, etc.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1500 word essay, 100 marks).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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