Coláiste na hÉireann
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| Latin: Collegium Hiberniae | |
Other name | Gaelchultúr |
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| Motto | Dílseacht don teanga agus don léann |
Motto in English | Fidelity to the language and to learning |
| Established | 2013 |
| Director | Éamonn Ó Dónaill |
| Address | 11 Clare Street , , D02 TD34 , 53°20′29″N 6°15′04″W / 53.341484°N 6.251207°W |
| Campus | urban |
| Language | Irish |
| Website | gaelchultur |
Coláiste na hÉireann ([ˈkʊlˠɑːʃtʲə nˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ], English: College of Ireland) is a third-level college in Dublin, Ireland offering qualifications in the study of translation and the Irish language.[1][2]
History
Gaelchultúr was founded in 2004 with the aim of promoting gaelic culture and language in Dublin and around Ireland. It has published several popular textbooks and provided courses since then.
In 2013, the QQI granted Gaelchultúr recognition as a third level institution with the ability to award recognised qualifications, thus giving birth to Coláiste na hÉireann.[3] It occupies a unique position as the only independent third-level institution to operate through the medium of Irish. This, notwithstanding the foundation of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge nine years previously, since the Acadamh is considered a part of NUIG and therefore not independant.
The company Gaelchultúr did not cease to exist after the foundation of Coláiste na hÉireann. It continues to operate, trading on its good name in the industry, however the two names are functionally synonymous.
Courses
Postraduate Diploma in Translation
The flagship course provided by Coláiste na hÉireann is its Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (Dioplóma Iarchéime san Aistriúchán; NFQ Level 9).[3][4][5] This is conducted over three semesters via mixed learning. Because the face-to-face portions are limited to one Saturday per month, this programme is suitable for students who are also working full time.
The subject matter deals with translation theory, precision and richness of language, and translation practice. Topics in legal translation and translation technology are also taught.
Certificate in Professional Irish
Gaelchultúr offers courses leading to a Component Certificate in Professional Irish (Teastas sa Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil). These are available at differing language levels, from relative beginner to advanced. The category of the qualification varies from NFQ Level 3-6, depending on the language level.
These certificates are aimed primarily at filling the substantial gap between many public sector bodies have between their statutory obligations with regard to provision of services in Irish, and their actual capabilities.
Collaboration
MA in Applied Irish
Beginning in 2008, Gaelchultúr collaborated with DIT's School of Languages, Laws and Social Sciences to run an MA in Applied Irish (MA sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach). The course was delivered successfully for several years.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Oideachas Tríú Leibhéal in Éirinn - An Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta". www.chg.gov.ie.
- ^ "Make yourself employable with a postgrad as Gaeilge".
- ^ a b "Gaelchultúr - Newsletter #24: September 2013". gaelchultur.com.
- ^ "GAILEARAÍ: Dioplóma Iarchéime bronnta ag Coláiste na hÉireann/Gaelchultúr ar iarrthóirí ó Thoraigh go Corca Dhuibhne".
- ^ http://eolaireg.ie/en/dfhoghlaimeoiri/cursai/dioploma-iarcheime-san-aistriuchan-colaiste-na-heireann-gaelchultur
- ^ "MA sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach/ MA in Applied Irish". DIT. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
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