Program Overview

Irish Studies (IRST) Program

The Irish Studies program offers students an opportunity to explore the Irish language, history, and culture. The program includes two courses: Introduction to the Irish Language I and Introduction to the Irish Language II.

Course Descriptions

• IRST 1111: Introduction to the Irish Language I: This course is the first in a two-course sequence and offers students an introductory level study of the Irish Gaelic language. Irish is the oldest surviving Celtic language, dating to the Roman Empire, and it opens a window to the Gaelic Order prior to 1690, a span of over 15 centuries. This course sequence teaches students the basics of grammar, syntax, speaking and writing in Irish, as well as some of the historical and cultural contexts within which the Irish language developed and to which it is deeply tied. This course does not count for core credit in Modern and Classical Languages.
• IRST 1112: Introduction to the Irish Language II: This course is a continuation of IRST 1111 and offers students an introductory level study of the Irish Gaelic language. The course sequence teaches students the basics of grammar, syntax, speaking and writing in Irish, as well as some of the historical and cultural contexts within which the Irish language developed and to which it is deeply tied. The class may be attended online-only as well. This course does not count for core credit in Modern and Classical Languages.

Course Attributes and Prerequisites

• IRST 1111: Attributes: IRSE Irish Studies Elective
• IRST 1112: Attributes: IRSE Irish Studies Elective, Prerequisite: IRST 1111

Credits

• Both IRST 1111 and IRST 1112 are 3-credit courses.