Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Welsh Language I
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Welsh
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Language Level
Beginning
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Welsh is currently the most widely used of the Celtic languages, in both colloquial and formal circumstances. The course provides an introduction to the language spoken and written in Wales today, but with emphasis on the spoken language. The course is aimed at complete beginners in the language. The teaching materials will be provided in the course of the module. WE111 in Semester 1 is a prerequisite for WE113 in Semester 2
Learning outcomes:
? Basic grounding in the grammar of spoken Modern Welsh.
? The ability to conduct and follow simple conversations in Welsh.
? A background in some aspects of Welsh culture today
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.