Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Celtic Civilisation Arts] From University College Cork

As you follow the Celtic peoples from central Europe to Ireland, and from the early Iron Age into the Middle Ages, you will study topics such as Celtic literature, mythology, languages, learning and the Celtic saints.As you progress, you are encouraged to develop your skills in close reading of the sources and in expressing your ideas in essay form. Those taking courses in related subjects such as Irish history, archaeology, folklore, or Irish language and literature will find Celtic Civilisation complements their studies in these areas.Expected lecture hours: Celtic Civilisation modules normally comprise 24 hours of lectures, accompanied by PowerPoint presentations and handouts. Materials presented in lectures, together with supplementary materials, are made available on each module?s Blackboard (UCC?s virtual learning system) site.Expected reading hours: You will be provided with reading lists. Recommended books as well as course-specific sourcebooks are placed in the Boole Library?s Open Reserve for you. Tutorials accompany the three-part first-year module. Like all Arts subjects, Celtic Civilisation enables you to learn how to analyse and present material through class essays.