An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge A2 (Diploma in Irish, Level A2)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course Overview
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge offers a Diploma in Irish (Level A2) to all students and staff within the University of Galway and in other centres outside of the University.
Application Form
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If you enrol on this course, you will be registered on the university student records system.
Program Outline
Course Outline
The Diploma in Irish, Level A2, provides a basic knowledge and understanding of Irish to students who have no prior knowledge of the language. Throughout the course, student's communicative skills will be developed and (s)he will be equipped with the ability to function through the medium of Irish in a range of basic everyday realistic situations. Authentic communicative activities will be used (i.e. television and radio programmes, newspapers, etc.) so that the student will gain an insight into everyday usage of the language.
The diploma is delivered part-time over two years. Each academic year is divided into two parts called semesters. A semester consists of 10 teaching weeks. Students will attend a three hour class once a week over two academic years and will have the option of spending one weekend in the second semester of both years in the Gaeltacht. There is additional fee for the weekend course. The courses consists of four modules. Students must successfully complete all modules over the two-year period to be awarded a Diploma.
Diploma in Irish (Level A2) - Year 1 & Year 2
Listening and Speaking 1 and 2
Writing and Reading 1 and 2
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Irish, Level A2, is used as a stepping stone to progress to the higher levels of diploma and a lot of our students pursue a career in primary and post-primary teaching after undertaking these courses.
Who’s Suited to This Course
The Diploma in Irish, Level A2, is suitable for students who have no prior knowledge of the language The course syllabus is based on the A2 level and standards established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
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