Courses / Module

• By examining literary, political and social developments in north west Ireland from 1450 to 1620 this module will foster an understanding of the linkages between literature and society.
• This module examines the practices of writing in Irish in north-west Ireland between 1450 and 1620. In particular it will focus on the rise of the O''Donnells as the main political and cultural power brokers in the area and the impact that this had on a number of literary genres.
• Reading a number of saints lives, biography and annalistic works will provide an insight into how literary texts can reflect the society in which they were created and in particular how texts belonging to one genre, such as saints'' lives, can express ideas which seem inappropriate for that genre.

• 24 hours lectures

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Total marks 100%. Scrúdú ranga/ class test: 25%. Móraiste/ essay: 75%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: No late material will be accepted unless medical or other compelling reasons are established in writing. The expectation is for full attendance by students. Explanation in writing is required in every case of absence. The essay of a candidate who has missed more than 50% of classes will not be eligible for assessment under any circumstances.

• The essay may be submitted up to 15 August if medical or other compelling reasons are supplied and will be capped at 40 per cent.

• This module is not available to students of Modern Irish who are also taking SG292

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