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Voyagers Study Group

BeginningIrishLanguageAndCulture

When Wednesday 9:30-10:30
Teacher Name CaeraAislingeach
Target Age Range 12 - None
General Grade Level Middle School, Lower High School, Upper High School
Ability Level Introductory
Skill Requirements/Prerequisites A desire to learn to speak, read, and write in the Irish language. Also a desire to learn about other parts of Irish culture, such as music, dance, mythology, holidays, and traditions. Must be able to understand completely different pronunciation (which will be taught) for letters also used in English.
Book Title TBD
ISBN
Family Provided Materials Notebook
Instructor Provided Materials CD's and DVD's may be played in study group. Pronunciation guide, basic phrases and excercises, and poetry and/or short stories will be passed out in class. There is a possibility of live music and/or dance on certain days.
Study Group Style Seminar, Activity
Description Have you ever heard a song in Irish (Gaelic) and wished you could understand what it was about, or even sing along? Come learn to actually speak the language, and sing it yourself. The Irish language is alive and well, though it has undergone a number of struggles in recent years. Learn about where to find it online, in print (including Harry Potter translated to Irish!), in music, in movies (also including Harry Potter), and in other places. You will also learn about related parts of Irish culture, such as music, dance, mythology, holidays, and other traditions. Specific topics of study will be selected by the students in the group.


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