[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 are explored.
Note: Expected to be given in 2011–12. All texts are read in English translation.
Celtic 128. Introduction to Modern Welsh
Catalog Number: 4148
Catherine McKenna and others
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 10. EXAM GROUP: 3
Introduction to the Welsh language as spoken and written today, designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of this vibrant Celtic language. Intensive conversation practice is provided, and students learn to write fluently. Internet, audio and video exercises using dialogue, music and film augment a contextualized grammatical survey, and use of authentic literary texts increases as the course progresses.
Note: The combination of Celtic 128 followed by Celtic 129r satisfies the language requirement. It is recommended in any case that this course be followed by Celtic 129r. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Celtic 129r. Intermediate Modern Welsh
Catalog Number: 4694
Catherine McKenna and others
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 10. EXAM GROUP: 3
Direct continuation of Celtic 128, developing and deepening students’ knowledge of, and skill in, the modern spoken and written language. By the end of the semester students will be able to converse, read and write in a number of registers of idiomatic Welsh (academic, literary, informal). Various media, featuring dialogue, music and film, augment the advanced grammatical survey. Central cultural and historical issues are discussed.
Note: This course, when taken following Celtic 128, satisfies the language requirement. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Prerequisite: Celtic 128 or permission of instructor.
Celtic 130. Introduction to Scottish Gaelic
Catalog Number: 1846
William Gillies
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
An introduction to Scottish Gaelic as it is spoken and written today, using a variety of individual and group exercises and drills to impart a thorough understanding of the structure of the contemporary language, while at the same time developing aural and oral skills to enable students to experience and use it in a variety of social and cultural contexts.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010-11. The combination of Celtic 130 followed by Celtic 131 satisfies the language requirement. It is recommended in any case that this course be followed by Celtic 131. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Celtic 131. Intermediate Scottish Gaelic
Catalog Number: 4542
William Gillies
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
A continuation of 130 in which we draw on current journalism, short stories and poetry, traditional tales and song-texts to build up familiarity with the main registers of contemporary Scottish Gaelic, together with confidence in speaking, understanding, reading and writing the language.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010-11. This course, when taken following Celtic 130, satisfies the language requirement. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Prerequisite: Celtic 130 or equivalent.
Celtic 132. Introduction to Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6725
Catherine McKenna and others
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 1. EXAM GROUP: 6
An introduction to Irish as it is spoken and written today. Class work is participatory, and includes conversational role play and games as well as grammar study and drills. Audio and audiovisual resources reinforce pronunciation and aural comprehension. Songs, proverbs, and poems are an integral part of the course, introducing students to the vibrant oral and literary tradition of Gaelic Ireland.
Note: The combination of Celtic 132 and 133r satisfies the language requirement. It is recommended in any case that this course be followed by Celtic 133r. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Celtic 133r. Intermediate Modern Irish
Catalog Number: 6689
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh and others
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 9. EXAM GROUP: 2
A continuation of Celtic 132, developing students’ fluency in spoken and written Irish. As our knowledge of the language expands, we venture into storytelling, journal writing and writing and performing short skits. Internet, audio and video resources complement the study of grammar and select prose texts.
Note: This course, when taken following Celtic 132, satisfies the language requirement. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Not open to auditors.
Prerequisite: Celtic 132 or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 137. Celtic Mythology]
Catalog Number: 1300
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (spring term). M., W., (F.), at 12. EXAM GROUP: 5
A survey of the sources for the study of Celtic mythology, with special attention to selected texts from early Ireland and Wales.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11. All texts are read in English translation. This course, when taken for a letter grade, meets the Core area requirement for Literature and Arts A.
Celtic 138. Narrative Traditions of Medieval Wales
Catalog Number: 6480
Catherine McKenna
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 13
An exploration of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi, Welsh Arthurian romances and tales, and the bardic lore associated with them, in the context of the literary culture of Wales in the twelfth through fourteenth centuries.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010-2011. All texts are read in English translation.
Celtic 151. The Literature of Medieval Celtic Christianity
Catalog Number: 5560
Catherine McKenna
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 13
A study of selected texts representative of early and medieval Christianity in Ireland and Wales, including saints’ lives, voyage and vision narratives, hymns, prayers and poetry, in the context of the history of Christianity and especially of the development of monasticism.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010-11. All texts are read in English translation.
[Celtic 160r. Advanced Modern Irish]
Catalog Number: 0704
Instructor to be determined
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Geared to the interests and aptitudes of the participants, this course enhances students’ confidence in using Irish as a medium of oral and written communication and introduces them to the Gaelic literary tradition.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 161r.
Prerequisite: Celtic 133r or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 161r. Continuing Advanced Modern Irish]
Catalog Number: 4421
Instructor to be determined
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Continuation of the fall term course.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11.
Prerequisite: Celtic 160r or permission of instructor.
[Celtic 184. The Táin]
Catalog Number: 2150
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
Half course (fall term). M., W., (F.), at 12. EXAM GROUP: 5
A study of the exuberant Irish prose epic Táin Bó Cuailnge (‘Cattle-Raid of Cooley’).
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11. Expected to be omitted in 2010-2011. Text read in English translation.
Celtic 188. Scottish Gaelic Poetry - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 97048
William Gillies
Half course (fall term). M., W., (F.), at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
An exploration of the different types of vernacular Gaelic poetry composed in Scotland from the 16th to the 19th century, including personal lyrics and public praise-poetry, and an examination of the poets’ responses to the transformation of Gaelic society from the ’clan’ period to the Jacobite Risings, the Highland Clearances and the Gaelic revival at the time of the Land Wars. The course is built around the close study of a series of key texts to be read in English translation.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010–11.
Celtic 189. The Gaelic Learned Tradition - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 45526
William Gillies
Half course (spring term). M., W., (F.), at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
An exploration of the place and function, training and repertoire, ethos and ideology, productions and manuscript legacy of the professional poetic families of the Gaelic continuum in Ireland and Scotland in the ’Classical’ Early Modern period (c. 12th to c. 17th century). The course is built around the close study of a series of key texts to be read in English translation.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010–11.
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 2010–11.
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). M., W., (F.), at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
Readings in selected texts.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11.
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). M., W., (F.), at 2. EXAM GROUP: 7
Readings in selected texts.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11.
Prerequisite: Celtic 200 or permission of the instructor.
[Celtic 225a. Introduction to Middle Welsh]
Catalog Number: 3960
Catherine McKenna
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., at 2. EXAM GROUP: 16
Introduction to the language, leading to the reading of Middle Welsh prose texts. We read one of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi and selections from other works.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11. It is suggested that this course be followed by Celtic 225b.
[Celtic 225b. Continuing Middle Welsh]
Catalog Number: 4167
Catherine McKenna
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., at 2. EXAM GROUP: 16
Further grammatical studies with continued readings of Middle Welsh prose and poetry.
Note: Expected to be given in 2010–11.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225a or permission of instructor.
Celtic 226r. Readings in Middle Welsh
Catalog Number: 2796
Catherine McKenna
Half course (fall term). Tu., 2–4. EXAM GROUP: 16, 17
Readings in native tales, romance, and the poetry of the cywyddwyr.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010–11.
Prerequisite: Celtic 225b or permission of the instructor.
Celtic 227. Seminar: Welsh Bardic Poetry
Catalog Number: 2580
Catherine McKenna
Half course (spring term). Th., 3–5. EXAM GROUP: 17, 18
Readings from the hengerdd, the beirdd y tywysogion and the beirdd yr uchelwyr; consideration of the social and political contexts of their poetry, its forms, and its relationship to other medieval European poetic traditions.
Note: Expected to be omitted in 2010–11.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Welsh or permission of the instructor.
*Celtic 305. Preparation of Doctoral Dissertation
Catalog Number: 0375
Catherine McKenna 5253 and Tomás Ó Cathasaigh 1224 (on leave spring term) (on leave fall term)