Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2024.
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Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School
Thursday June 6th, 9.00am-4.00pm
Fáilte! At this session we will take you on a whistle stop tour of Scoil na Gaeilge, an Léinn Cheiltigh agus an Bhéaloidis UCD, for a taste of our four subjects, Celtic Civilisation, Irish Folklore and Ethnology, Nua-Ghaeilge, Irish Studies.
What happens on the day?
During the UCD Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School, you will attend sample lectures from leading experts connected with the programmes, participate in interactive workshops, take a campus tours while also receiving information on the wide ranging career opportunities available to graduates.
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2024.
What does it cost?
The UCD Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.
Enquiries?
Enquiries in relation to the UCD Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School can be made to Emer Beesley at emer.beesley@ucd.ie.
Where will the UCD Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School take place?
The UCD Irish, Irish Studies, Irish Folklore & Celtic Civilisation Summer School will take place in the UCD Newman building. The building is number 41 on the UCD Map
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9.30am | Fáilte/Welcome & Overview of the day |
| 10.00-11.00am | An Ghaeilge: Teanga, Litríocht agus Cultúr |
| 11.00-11.30am | Tour of the UNESCO National Folklore Collection |
| 11.30-12.30pm | An Introduction to Irish Folklore & Ethnology |
| 12.30-1.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30-2.30pm | Ireland Uncovered: An intro into Irish Studies Dr Aoife Whelan |
| 2.30-3.30pm | Who are the Celts? An introduction into Celtic languages and History. – Dr Joe Simpson
Once spoken all over Europe, the Celtic languages are now confined to the Western seaboard of Ireland and Britain. In this lecture we will explore the origins of the Celtic family of languages and the textual, archaeological and genetic evidence for the Celts. We will consider whether a continuous line can be drawn between those ancient people and the modern Celtic nations. |
| 3.30pm | Closing and Campus Tour |
