| Course Name |
Folklore & Heritage of the North West |
| Course Provider |
St. Angela's College Sligo |
| Course Code |
70240 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Diploma |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Sligo Town |
| Application Date |
Application Process: www.cll.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part-time: October – May each year.
Classes will take place on Saturdays. Each module comprises of 5 Saturdays in total. Students can join the programme at the start of any module. Contact the CLL for details of this option. |
| Entry Requirements |
There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in Arts (Local Folklore & Heritage of the North West) and no previous knowledge of the subject area is required.
Candidates under 21 years should meet the minimum matriculation requirements. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Description
This diploma programme will provide participants with an awareness of, and a critical approach to, a wide range of historical evidence in the North West region. Participants will develop a range of skills that will enable you t...
Hide-Programme Description
This diploma programme will provide participants with an awareness of, and a critical approach to, a wide range of historical evidence in the North West region. Participants will develop a range of skills that will enable you to trace your family history, learn about lore, life & mythology in the region, and stimulate you in themes of local history and archaeology. Students will be exposed to a range of innovative teaching and learning strategies, including fieldwork and experience, all of which is delivered by experts in the subject areas.
Programme Structure
The course comprises of 6 modules - 3 per year. There is no written examination as all modules are assessed either by assignment/small project, etc. There are six modules on offer within the diploma structure. Participants who do not want to complete assessments for Diploma Level 7 can complete this programme on an ‘Audit Basis’ whereby participants can attend some or all modules that they have a keen interest in. Modules can be paid for separately in advance.
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| Subjects Taught |
Module/Subject Titles include
• Introduction to Local History
• Folklore and Folk life
• Pre-Famine & Famine Times in the North West
• Family and Genealogy
• Myths & Legends of the North West
• Archaeology of the North West
A number of field trips are scheduled throughout both years, designed to complement each module. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Niamh Plunkett
Centre for Lifelong Learning
St. Angela’s College
Lough Gill Sligo
T: +353 (0) 71 9135623
E: info@cll.ie |
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