 | CELTIC 106 - The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland (127369 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 10:00 a.m. - 10:59 a.m. | 1.00 |
Description: An introduction to the traditional stories, lore, customs, and music of Gaelic Scotland and Nova Scotia. Scottish Gaelic folklore exploded onto the world stage in the 1760s with the publication of Macpherson?s 'Ossianic' epics, which he alleged to have translated from Gaelic originals. The ensuing controversy motivated scholars to seek out and record Gaelic folklore. The treasure trove they discovered has amazed those interested in traditional cultures ever since. This course introduces prominent collectors, tradition bearers, and their traditions. Issues of collecting are considered, and theoretical approaches are explored to gain a deeper understanding of the material. All texts are available in English translation. Credits: 4 Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
| CELTIC 120 - Food and Fantasy in Irish Tradition (203245 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Joseph Nagy
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 12:00 p.m. - 12:59 p.m. | 1.00 |
Description: Many aspects of food?growing, cooking, eating, drinking, and distributing it?have served as powerful cultural symbols in Irish oral and literary tradition from medieval to modern times. A survey of the environmental, historical, and economic background to food and its production in Ireland of the early Middle Ages will lead to the close reading of medieval texts (in translation) such as ?News about Mac Datho?s Pig,? ?The Vision of Mac Conglinne,? and ?The Battle of Mag Tuired,? in each of which the ?what,? ?why,? and ?how? of eating determine the outcome of the story. In addition, we will examine the lively symbolism of food as perpetuated in Irish legend and folktale, and also in post-medieval Irish literature. Credits: 4 Location: Barker 114 (FAS), Warren 201 (FAS) |
| CELTIC 187 - Literature of the Dispossessed: Gaelic Ireland, c.1600-1900 (203293 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 10:00 a.m. - 10:59 a.m. | 1.20 |
Description: An introduction to Irish Gaelic poetry and prose of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, this course explores poets? preoccupations and creative impulses in a time of regular conflict and drastic sociopolitical change. Critical issues we will consider include, but are not limited to, the role(s) of the poet in society, tradition and innovation, orality, and intertextuality. All texts will be read in English translation. Credits: 4 Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
| CELTIC 305 - Preparation of Doctoral Dissertation (113390 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Joseph Nagy and Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | Contact host school for schedule | 1.60 |
Credits: 16 |
| CELTIC 91R - Supervised Reading and Research (110646 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Joseph Nagy and Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | Contact host school for schedule | 1.60 |
Description: Instruction and direction of reading on topics not treated in regular courses of instruction. Credits: 4 |
| IRISH 133R - Intermediate Modern Irish (119063 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 1:00 p.m. - 1:59 p.m. | 0.69 |
Description: A continuation of Irish 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. Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): Recommended: Irish 132 or permission of instructor. Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
| IRISH 204R - Readings in Early Irish Poetry (123862 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Joseph Nagy
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 3:00 p.m. - 5:59 p.m. | 0.81 |
Description: Readings in selected texts. Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): Recommended: Irish 200 or permission of the instructor. Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
| WELSH 129R - Intermediate Modern Welsh (114118 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
Natasha Sumner
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 11:00 a.m. - 11:59 a.m. | 0.58 |
Description: Direct continuation of Welsh 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. Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): Recommended: Welsh 128 or permission of instructor. Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
| WELSH 225B - Medieval Welsh Poetry (113711 – Section 001)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Spring 2016-2017
John Bollard
More Detail▼Less Detail▲ | 2:00 p.m. - 4:29 p.m. | 0.69 |
Description: Continued readings in medieval Welsh prose and an introduction to Welsh poetry down to 1400. Continued study of grammar and practice in translation, as well as an introduction to the manuscript sources of the poetry and their cultural contexts, and the intricacies of medieval Welsh poetics. Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): Recommended: Welsh 225a or equivalent preparation in Middle Welsh. Location: Warren 201 (FAS) |
Jan to May 2017 (Spring Term)