Irish Culture, History and Literature

Format

• 25 hours: General English 15 hours + 10 of specialised modules.
• 20 hours: 15 hours + 5 hours elective lesson.
• Times: 8.00 am to 1.25 pm
• Suitable for B2 students and higher

Course Description

This course is for teachers who wish to expand their knowledge of both Irish life and culture and contemporary English as it is used in Ireland. The course also aims at increasing participants’ appreciation of different teaching techniques that can be used to bring Irish culture and literature into the English language classroom. In addition, the course will promotes awareness of Anglo-Irish literature and some of the famous Irish writers – Joyce, Shaw, Wilde, Kavanagh, Beckett – while also exploring Dublin’s highlights and hidden treasures

Course Content

General English: Testing and classing participants in the appropriate CEFR level, Orientation, Needs analysis, Setting learning outcomes, Language focus and language skills, Skills workshops, Assessment of learning and review of learning, One to one feedback at the end of the course, Certificate presentation

Specialised Modules: Specialised Modules: Introduction of Irish Literature, Culture and History. A comparative study of contemporary Irish literature, presentation of a variety of famous authors and their work, as well as their impact on society. A range of literary texts will be used within the classroom in order to help students’ develop their language skills with a view to exploring ways to motivate students’ creativity through literature.

This course is suitable for

Professionals in second and third level education who wish to expand their awareness in Language and Irish Literature in order to enrich their classes and motivate their students to explore the world of literature. Available for teacher groups

How to apply

• • Applications paid privately can be made directly.
  • Applications seeking Erasmus+ funding must be made through your institution.
  • Our legal name ISI Study in Ireland and our Erasmus OID: E10020271 and PIC: 905414103 are required in the application.

  • We will also help you to complete the Europass Mobility documents.

  • We would ask to complete as much of the form as possible, using our Mobility Document guide

• You can then email the completed forms to jenniferdgreen@isi-ireland.ie and Jennifer will complete any missing fields and she will sign and stamp the forms for you.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email us directly info@studyinireland.ie or simply fill out the online form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.