Module Code - Title:

GA4105 - IRISH FOLKLORE 1

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

1

Other

2

Private

2

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

GA4105

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To introduce students from various disciplines (e.g. anthropology, comparative religion, ethnology, history, literature, sociology, etc.) to the area of folkloristics and to the study of Irish folklore

Syllabus:

An introduction to Irish folklore with special reference to the following areas: definitions of folklore, folklore collection and classification; verbal arts and minor genres; story-telling and narrative genres; indigenous and international tale-types in Ireland; and traditional custom and belief, including calendar customs

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Having completed this module, students will be able to: - situate traditional verbal arts and practices in their cultural and social contexts - explain the development of Folklore studies in the Irish context - evaluate the relevant folklore repertoire with reference to a chosen theme and present findings on same.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Having completed this module, students will be able to: - discuss basic concepts of the discipline of Folklore - demonstrate in written form an in-depth understanding of specialised topics within the field

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

n/a

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Module is delivered through formal lectures and workshops. The small class group group allows for high level of student participation and guidance with regard to self-directed study.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Bourke, Angela (1999) The Burning of Bridget Cleary , London : Pimlico

Danaher, Kevin (1976) The Year in Ireland, , Cork : Mercier Press

Delargey, James H. (1945) The Gaelic Story-Teller , The British Academy

Doyle, Mary Agnes (1988) Games of Lamentation, The Irish Wake Performance Tradition , Ann Arbor : UMI

Glassie, Henry (1987) Irish Folktales , Harmondsworth : Penguin Books

Lysaght, Patricia (1996) The Banshee , Dublin : O Brien

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

Maire.NiGhrada@ul.ie