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Diploma in Irish (Level B2)
(TWO ACADEMIC YEARS, PART-TIME)

Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Number of places available	A maximum of 20 students will be accepted in each centre in which the course is being offered
Start date	September 2010 *Courses are offered subject to sufficient demand.
Course overview	Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is offering a two-year part-time Diploma in Irish (level B2) to all students of the university, to all university staff and to the general public. This course is suitable for students who have some prior knowledge of Irish but who may not have had the opportunity to use it for some time.
Mission	The mission of this course is to develop and foster language skills of students who have prior knowledge of Irish. This will be achieved through innovative communicative activities and by the use of authentic materials (i.e. television and radio programmes, newspapers, etc.) so that the student will gain an insight into everyday usage of the language.
Aims and objectives	To develop and foster the student’s existing language skills through the use of communicative activities thus enabling him/her to communicate in a varied range of contexts. To provide the student with an insight into everyday usage of the Irish language and to enable him/her to take a reasonably active part in conversations in both personal and professional situations. To increase the student’s awareness of independent learning and of the language learning process and to enable him/her to use these outside the classroom environment.
ECTS rating	30 ECTS
Entry requirements	Applications will be welcomed from students who wish to add to their knowledge of the Irish language. This course is suitable for those who have a prior knowledge of the language (gained through the Irish educational system, for example). Each applicant must do a Language Placement Test. See link below .
Course location	This course will be available in the National University of Ireland, Galway and in other centres outside of the university.
The course	This course is being offered by Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge , The National University of Ireland, Galway. The Diploma is delivered part-time over two years. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. A semester consists of 36 hours of tuition. Students will have the opportunity to attend courses in the Gaeltacht each year. The course consists of four modules. Students must successfully complete all modules to be awarded a Diploma.
Course outline	The four modules are: Year 1 & Year 2 Listening and Speaking 1 and 2 Writing and Reading 1 and 2
Assessment Procedures	Course participants will sit an oral and written examination at the end of each year.
Oral Examination	Students’ competence in spoken Irish will be tested by oral examination in the first and second years.
Written Examination	Students will be tested by written examination at the end of the first and second years.
Continuous Assessments	Students will be required to complete assessments during each year of the course. Year 1: Two assessments Year 2: Two assessments
The Language Placement Test	This is a test designed to indicate which level will best suit your language needs by testing your language level. The questions are multiple-choice and the suggested time for the test is 20 minutes. Please click on this link to begin the Language Placement Test.
Further Information /Application	Caitriona Leather, Oifig an Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, Gaillimh. Fón: +353 91 495248 / +353 91 493061 R-phost: andioplomasaghaeilgeoegaillimh.ie Idirlíon: http://www.acadamh.ie/

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Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
National University of Ireland, Galway
Phone: +353 (0)91 492428
This page was last updated Monday, May 31, 2010

Diploma in Irish (Level B2) (TWO ACADEMIC YEARS, PART-TIME) Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Number of places available

Start date

Course overview

Mission

Aims and objectives

ECTS rating

Entry requirements

Course location

The course

Course outline

Assessment Procedures

Oral Examination

Written Examination

Continuous Assessments

The Language Placement Test

Further Information /Application

Diploma in Irish (Level B2)
(TWO ACADEMIC YEARS, PART-TIME)

Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Further Information
/Application