Celtic 112. Performance and Medieval Celtic Literature
Catalog Number: 1078
Heather F. Larson
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., at 2. EXAM GROUP: 16
This course applies current folklore-based approaches to medieval texts from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. We will study medieval descriptions of performance, and view texts through the lens of this context. We will also survey the history of the oral-literary debate in Celtic Studies. Topics of special interest will include: the woman’s voice and women’s folklore genres; “scribes” as performers and the role of multiple scribes; reconstruction of music and musical instruments; issues of translation and presentation.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01. Readings will be available in English translation.
[Celtic 114. Early Irish Historical Tales]
Catalog Number: 0781
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Introduction to early Irish story-material about legendary and historical persons and events. Attitudes to kingship and views of history in the tales will be explored.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Celtic 128. Introduction to Modern Welsh
Catalog Number: 4148
Patrick K. Ford and others
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 10. EXAM GROUP: 3
Basic grammar, translation of simple contemporary Welsh writings, and practice of pronunciation and conversation.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 129r.
Celtic 129r. Intermediate Modern Welsh
Catalog Number: 4694
Patrick K. Ford and others
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 10. EXAM GROUP: 3
Further grammatical study, with continued pronunciation and conversation, and readings in contemporary Welsh literature.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 128 or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 130. Introduction to Scottish Gaelic]
Catalog Number: 1846
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Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
An introduction to the spoken and written language.
Note: Expected to be given in 2001–02. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 131.
[Celtic 131. Intermediate Scottish Gaelic]
Catalog Number: 4542
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Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
A continuation of the fall term course.
Note: Expected to be given in 2001–02.
Prerequisite: Celtic 130 or equivalent.
Celtic 132. Introduction to Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6725
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh and others
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Grammar and reading of simple prose texts. One class period per week is devoted to practice in pronunciation and conversation.
Note: It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 133r.
Celtic 133r. Intermediate Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6689
Kathryn A. Chadbourne
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Extensive readings in prose and verse by modern Irish writers. Development of oral competence in a modern dialect.
Prerequisite: Celtic 132 or permission of instructor.
Celtic 138r. The Mabinogi
Catalog Number: 6480
Kathryn A. Chadbourne
Half course (spring term). M., W., (F.), at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
A study of the prose and literature of medieval Wales, focusing on the Four Branches, the early Arthurian tales and associated works. The class will consider the texts as folklore, as myth, and as literature, especially addressing the ways in which assumptions about genre affect the reading produced. Supplemental readings will address theoretical approaches to myth, folklore, and literature.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01. Knowledge of Welsh helpful but not required; all readings will be available in English translation.
Celtic 150. Celtic Paganism
Catalog Number: 6589
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 13
A survey of the evidence relevant to the beliefs, gods, cults, and druidic priest class of the pagan Celts, both continental and insular. Materials studied include the commentaries of Greek and Roman ethnographers, the archaeological record, and in particular the writings of the early Irish and Welsh themselves. The second half of the term will be devoted to questions of the reconstruction of Celtic paganism in the early modern period and contemporary neopaganism. All materials read in translation.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01. Offered jointly with the Divinity School as 3686.
[Celtic 160. Advanced Modern Irish]
Catalog Number: 0704
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh and others
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Reading, listening, and speaking, with grammatical study, geared to the interests and aptitudes of the participants.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 161.
Prerequisite: Celtic 133r or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 161. Continuing Advanced Modern Irish]
Catalog Number: 4421
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh and others
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Intensive study of selected topics in Modern Irish.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 160 or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 167. Advanced Scottish Gaelic]
Catalog Number: 4736
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Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Reading, grammatical study, and practice in comprehension and speaking.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 131 or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 182. Modern Welsh Literature]
Catalog Number: 1653
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Readings in major works of prose and poetry from the 18th to the 20th century, including William Williams (Pantycelyn), Ann Griffiths, R. Williams Parry, Waldo Williams, Daniel Owen, Kate Roberts, Caradog Pritchard, and T. Rowland Hughes.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01. All works read in Welsh.
[Celtic 184. Early Irish Literature]
Catalog Number: 2150
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
A survey of scholarly and critical work on The Táin together with a close reading of parts of Recension I.
Note: Expected to be given in 2001–02.
Celtic 201. Continuing Old Irish
Catalog Number: 6073
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 3. EXAM GROUP: 8
Further grammatical study, with continued reading of saga texts.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 204r. Readings in Early Irish Poetry]
Catalog Number: 8493
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Readings in Early Irish Lyrics.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 205r. Readings in Early Irish Prose]
Catalog Number: 2705
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
A reading of the early version of The Expulsion of the Dési.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
Celtic 208. Early Irish Society
Catalog Number: 1359
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). W., 11–1. EXAM GROUP: 4, 5
The course is concerned with the institutional and conceptual framework of early Irish life. The evidence of the laws will be considered in translation, and the literature will be taken into account.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01.
[Celtic 225a. Introduction to Middle Welsh]
Catalog Number: 3960
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Introduction to the language, leading to the reading of Middle Welsh prose texts.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 225b.
[Celtic 225b. Continuing Middle Welsh]
Catalog Number: 4167
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Further grammatical studies with continued readings of Middle Welsh prose and poetry.
Note: Expected to be given in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225a or permission of instructor.
Celtic 226r. Readings in Middle Welsh
Catalog Number: 2796
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (fall term). M., 1–3. EXAM GROUP: 6, 7
Readings in the poems of Dafydd ap Gwilym.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225b or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 227. Welsh Bardic Poetry: Seminar]
Catalog Number: 2580
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Selected readings from the Poets of the Princes, with special attention to the historical development of the genre, the social organization of poets, and the bardic grammars.
Note: Expected to be given in 2001–02.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Welsh or permission of the instructor.
Celtic 230r. Sources for Medieval Welsh Culture and Society
Catalog Number: 3511
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (spring term). Tu., 1–3. EXAM GROUP: 15, 16
Readings in the chronicle of Elis Gruffydd, with special attention to the reign of Llywelyn Fawr. Ancillary sources, such as the Welsh Brutiau and genealogies, may be used as well.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2000–01.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Middle Welsh or permission of the instructor.
*Celtic 305. Preparation of Doctoral Dissertation
Catalog Number: 0375
Patrick K. Ford 2921, Tomás Ó Cathasaigh 1224, and Calvert Watkins 2553