Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid
- Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dialectal and Standard Irish (An Caighdeán Oifigiúil), attaining a C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its equivalent.
- apply the use of accurate spoken and written Irish in both academic and professional contexts, i.e. give interviews and participate in current debate on broadcast and print media; debate and analyse current affairs and academic topics.
- appreciate the study of the Irish language and its literature as an integral part of Irish society past and present in a national and global context.
- be proficient in the use of on-line and traditional resources.
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques and theoretical issues in contemporary research in the Irish language.
- demonstrate effective communication skills with appropriate use of subject-specific terminology.
- discriminate and self-evaluate areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as potential research scholars and as professionals.
- translate literary, legal and official texts for use in the public domain at all levels of society.
- use the study of Modern Irish as a means of enabling critical thinking about social and cultural issues.
