| Course Name |
Ancient Ireland - Introduction |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
SC0002 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate of Attendance |
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College |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencing on 26 September 2017, ending on 28 November |
| Application Date |
Closing Date: Monday 18 September 2017 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Ten weeks, Tuesday 7-9pm |
| Course Fee |
Costs: €230 |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must be over 18 years of age by course commencement |
| Course Content |
Expand+An Introduction to Ancient Ireland is designed to enable students to explore cultural aspects of early Ireland, and will illuminate connections between its literature, mythology, religion, society and material culture. Giving particular emphasis to e...
Hide-An Introduction to Ancient Ireland is designed to enable students to explore cultural aspects of early Ireland, and will illuminate connections between its literature, mythology, religion, society and material culture. Giving particular emphasis to early medieval tales, as a window onto both the culture which produced them and the traditions on which they drew, this short course will open up a rich world of myth, legend, poetry, history and traditions, providing an understanding of the past which enriches our view of the present.
The course will run over 10 weeks and will be taught by postgraduate students of the Department of Early and Medieval Irish. This course has been approved by the Department of Early and Medieval Irish, UCC: www.ucc.ie/en/smg/. No previous knowledge is required.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+1. An Introduction to Ancient Ireland.
2. The Boyne Valley: Myths and legends about Newgrange.
3. Kingship and Tara: What did it take to be king of Tara?
4. Ogham stones and the Early Irish language (including visit to Stone Corridor UCC).
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Hide-1. An Introduction to Ancient Ireland.
2. The Boyne Valley: Myths and legends about Newgrange.
3. Kingship and Tara: What did it take to be king of Tara?
4. Ogham stones and the Early Irish language (including visit to Stone Corridor UCC).
5. The manuscript culture of medieval Ireland: sources and history of production.
6. Poets and storytellers.
7. Celtic literature: early heroic literature, the warrior ethos, role of women, kingship.
8. Mythology and religion in Ancient Ireland: Exploring the evidence for the religious beliefs and the cults of pre-Christian gods and goddesses in Ireland.
9. Early Irish Christianity and monastic culture.
10. An introduction to the Brehon laws.
Each class will last for two hours. Students will be given hand-outs in class.\ Lists of recommended reading material will also be given so that students may explore related topics further at their leisure
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| Assessment Method |
Short courses are non-assessed |
| Further Enquiries |
Regina Sexton, Short Course Co-ordinator
E. r.sexton@ucc.ie
Marian O Keeffe, Short Course administrator
E: marian.okeeffe@ucc.ie
T: 021 4904700
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| Location |
Venue: O’Rahilly Building, room G20, UCC |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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