Celtic 107. Early Irish History
Catalog Number: 7976
Gene C. Haley
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., at 10. EXAM GROUP: 12
An introduction to the sources for the history of Ireland before 1167 A.D. Through native annals, regnal lists, genealogies, laws, martyrologies, related literary and hagiographic works, pseudu-historical documents, and archaeological evidence, this course will examine the major social, political, military, religious, and cultural developments from roughly the third century A.D. to the eve of the Norman Invasion.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03. No Knowledge of Irish required; all texts will be read in English translation.
Celtic 113. Gaelic Women’s Poetry
Catalog Number: 7517
Barbara L. Hillers
Half course (spring term). W., 3–5. EXAM GROUP: 8, 9
This course explores the ways gender, genre, and tradition intersect in Gaelic poetry from the Middle Ages to today. After an excursion into early medieval literature, we will focus on three types of poetry in particular: (1) the work of aristocratic practitioners such as Isabel Countess of Argyll, (2) the traditionally female genres, including waulking songs, laments and lullabies, which were composed, transmitted, and performed by women, and (3) contemporary women’s poetry which has succeeded in creating a new sense of ‘female’ poetry.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03. This course will be of particular interest to students with a background in Irish or Scottish Gaelic, but no knowledge of either language is necessary. All texts will be read in English translation.
Celtic 114. Early Irish Historical Tales
Catalog Number: 0781
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). M., W., (F.), at 12. EXAM GROUP: 5
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 omitted in 2002–03. All texts will be read in English translation.
[Celtic 124. Modern Irish Literature]
Catalog Number: 7084
Barbara L. Hillers
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
A survey of 20th-century prose and poetry in Irish, from its partisan beginnings to the work of acclaimed contemporary authors. We shall look at a few of the more important novels, and particularly at short stories by Ó Conaire, Ó Flaithearta, and Ó Cadhain. Poetry came into its own in the second half of the 20th century with such outstanding poets as Máirtín Ó Direáin and Seán Ó Ríordáin, and we shall finish our survey with the contemporary poetry of Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill and others.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03. Knowledge of Irish helpful, but not required. All texts will be read in English translation.
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 2002–03. 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 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 128 or permission of instructor.
[*Celtic 130. Introduction to Scottish Gaelic]
Catalog Number: 1846 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Barbara L. Hillers and others
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
An introduction to the spoken and written language.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 131.
[*Celtic 131. Intermediate Scottish Gaelic]
Catalog Number: 4542 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Barbara L. Hillers and others
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
A continuation of the fall term course.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 130 or equivalent.
*Celtic 132. Introduction to Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6725 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Kathryn Ann Chadbourne
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Introduction to speaking, reading, and writing Modern Irish. The class aims to build up students’ confidence in using the language as a medium of communication.
Note: It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 133r.
*Celtic 133r. Intermediate Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6689 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Barbara L. Hillers
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Development of oral competence and writing skills; an exploration of the oral and literary tradition.
Prerequisite: Celtic 132 or permission of instructor.
Celtic 138r. The Mabinogi
Catalog Number: 6480
Kathryn Ann Chadbourne
Half course (fall term). M., W., (F.), at 1. EXAM GROUP: 6
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 2002–03. Knowledge of Welsh helpful but not required; all texts will be read 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 relating 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.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03. Offered jointly with the Divinity School as 3686. All texts will be read in English translation.
[Celtic 160. Advanced Modern Irish]
Catalog Number: 0704
Barbara L. Hillers
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 2002–03. 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
Barbara L. Hillers
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Intensive study of selected topics in Modern Irish.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 160 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 2002–03. 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 2002–03. The text will be read in English translation.
Celtic 201. Continuing Old Irish
Catalog Number: 6073
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
Further grammatical study, with continued reading of saga texts.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 203r. Middle Irish]
Catalog Number: 1062
Barbara L. Hillers
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
An introduction to Middle Irish (900-1200) together with a close reading of Middle Irish texts.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03.
[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 2002–03.
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 Bethu Brigte.
Note: Expected to be given in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 208. Early Irish Society]
Catalog Number: 1359
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
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 given in 2003–04.
[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 2002–03. 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 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225a or permission of instructor.
Celtic 226r. Readings in Middle Welsh
Catalog Number: 2796
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (fall term). Tu., 1–3. EXAM GROUP: 15, 16
Readings in the poems of Dafydd ap Gwilym.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225b or permission of the instructor.
Celtic 227. Welsh Bardic Poetry: Seminar
Catalog Number: 2580
Patrick K. Ford
Half course (spring term). Tu., 1–3. EXAM GROUP: 15, 16
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 omitted in 2002–03.
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 (fall term). Th., 1–3. EXAM GROUP: 15, 16
Readings in the chronicle of Elis Gruffydd. Ancillary sources, such as the Welsh Brutiau and genealogies, may be used as well.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2002–03.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Middle Welsh or permission of the instructor.
*Celtic 305. Preparation of Doctoral Dissertation
Catalog Number: 0375
Patrick K. Ford 2921, Barbara L. Hillers 3342, Tomás Ó Cathasaigh 1224, and Calvert Watkins 2553