Academic Focus
This program is specifically designed for international students who wish to learn the Irish, or Gaelic, Language. The course at NUIG offers you a chance to study the language at beginners and intermediate level. The course is taught in the village of an Cheathru Rua in Connemara, the heart of Irish Gaelic speaking Ireland. Not only is this course the ideal environment for you to learn the Irish language, it also includes a number of field trips to other Irish speaking locations. This course also includes traditional Irish entertainment in the evenings.
The beginner course is suitable for students who have no previous knowledge of Irish. It provides a basic knowledge of spoken Irish and a general introduction to Irish linguistic culture. The intermediate course is aimed at students who have some knowledge of the spoken language. Its aim is to help participants express themselves at an improved level of grammar and vocabulary. Your summer course is worth 6 credits within the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how many credits will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
Each course is equivalent of 6 credits. The summer school offers a total Irish experience: your accommodation with an Irish speaking/ bi-lingual family so that you can practice as you learn in the seminars, lectures and field trips. You will be in class for about 20 hours per week, from mid morning to early afternoon. The program is worth approximately 90 contact hours, which will be comprised of intensive instruction in spoken Irish each day, fieldtrips and special classes in traditional Irish singing and dancing, In addition to your in-class time, you will be expected to do a manageable amount of reading and work outside of class.
Registration
You will automatically be registered upon confirmation of your participation in the program.
To learn more about course requirements for your particular session as well as information regarding your host institution, you may click on the appropriate links above.
