MA in Medieval Celtic Languages and Literature
MA i dTeangacha agus Litríocht Ceiltise na Meánaoise
General Description
This pioneering MA is a one-year, full-time, taught programme. Designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the medieval Celtic languages, it aims to give students a thorough grounding in Old Irish and Medieval Welsh, as well as an overview of the current issues of scholarship. It is suitable for those intending to pursue an academic career in Celtic Studies or in related disciplines, but will appeal also to those with a knowledge of the modern Celtic languages who wish to learn more about the earlier phases of these languages and their literature. On successful completion students should be equipped to pursue research in Celtic Studies or to use the knowledge acquired to support research in a cognate discipline.
UCD has a long tradition of excellence in Celtic Studies, and offers a lively postgraduate environment in Celtic, Medieval Studies and ancillary disciplines. The course tutors are distinguished Celtic scholars who have established track-records of committed teaching, supervision and mentoring.
Course Details
The course comprises class work of eight contact hours weekly and guided study (60 credits), as well as a minor dissertation (30 credits). In each semester students take two core modules, one each in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh, and are expected to participate actively in class by close textual preparation and assigned supplementary reading. The final component, a minor dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words, is submitted in July-August.
Teaching Team
Professor Patricia Kelly
Dr Jenny Rowland
Dr Richard Roberts
Dr Dewi Evans
Assessment
Assessment of modules is based on attendance, preparation and contribution in class, and a final written examination in each module. 60 credits are gained through successful class-work, and the remaining 30 credits are awarded to the dissertation.