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LITERATURE 7 - SAINTS AND SCHOLARS

Module code: SG326
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: EARLY IRISH (SEAN-GHAEILGE)
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	Overview
	This module will explore the nature of the medieval Irish educational system, and the full range of subjects on the early medieval Irish curriculum will be explored, including grammar and the philosophy of language; biblical exegesis; geography; history; law and legal commentary; and poetic composition. Of particular interest will be the question of whether or not there were distinct systems of education for �secular� and �ecclesiastical� individuals, or whether there was a unified system of education controlled by the Church. We will look at literary depictions of scholars � both male and female � and consider whether textual and visual images of saintly learning correspond with the surviving legal and historical information about the nature of the education available to scholars in medieval Ireland.

Overview

This module will explore the nature of the medieval Irish educational system, and the full range of subjects on the early medieval Irish curriculum will be explored, including grammar and the philosophy of language; biblical exegesis; geography; history; law and legal commentary; and poetic composition. Of particular interest will be the question of whether or not there were distinct systems of education for �secular� and �ecclesiastical� individuals, or whether there was a unified system of education controlled by the Church. We will look at literary depictions of scholars � both male and female � and consider whether textual and visual images of saintly learning correspond with the surviving legal and historical information about the nature of the education available to scholars in medieval Ireland.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the broad educational framework of early medieval Ireland, including a basic familiarity with the full range of subjects studied by medieval Irish scholars. Show familiarity with a range of modern scholarly approaches to medieval education and to forms of learning in medieval Ireland. Demonstrate an awareness of the historiographical problems surrounding the secular and ecclesiastical spheres in medieval Ireland. Development of analytical, close-reading and essay-writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 60 minutes

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Early Irish (sean-ghaeilge) Department.

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