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ID001 Introducing Irish Cultural Heritage (5 Credits/ Core) ID002 Medieval Spirituality and Pilgrimage (5 Credits/ Core) Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, National University of Ireland, Maynooth This 20-credit certificate is based on an inter-disciplinary study of the origins and foundation of early Irish cultural heritage with particular emphasis on archaeological, literary, historical and linguistic evidence. This emphasis on knowledge of Ireland’s past will be coupled with a critical awareness of the “uses of the past” in the present: that is, an appreciation of how cultural institutions use “heritage” in the service of tourism, nationalism, and other projects. Students will acquire a foundation knowledge in these areas as well as the basic research tools to access relevant material. A highlight of the Certificate is the specifically tailored field study programme that provides integrated assessment of iconic archaeological sites including the Boyne Valley (Knowth and Newgrange), the monastery at Clonmacnoise, the ritual complex at Cruachain and the Hill of Tara. Independent study at Cultural Heritage Institutions, such as the National Museum of Ireland, are also a feature of some Modules. All of the Modules help to develop effective and efficient research, writing and study skills. Students taking the Certificate course must take the two Foundation Modules, as well as two of the Optional Modules. All of the Modules are open to students not taking the full Certificate. Foundation (compulsory core) Modules ID001 Introducing Irish Cultural Heritage (5 credits/ core) ID002 Medieval Spirituality and Pilgrimage (5 credits/ core) Optional Modules ID003 The Cultural Heritage of Newgrange (5 credits/ optional) ID004 Cultural Heritage and the Irish Literary Tradition (5 credits/ optional) ID005 Cultural Heritage and the Early Irish Heroic Tradition (5 credits/ optional) ID006 The Last Celts: the archaeology of the Iron Age (5 credits/ optional) ID008 Women in early medieval Ireland (CM38)(5 credits/ optional) ID009 Irish for Local History 1 (LS6)(5 credits/ optional) ID001 Introducing Irish Cultural Heritage (5 credits/ core) Outline This provides foundation knowledge for Irish Cultural Heritage centred on case studies (including Clonmacnoise, Cruachain and Navan Fort) examined through archaeology, history, early literature and landscape context, and an introduction to Irish personal names, surnames and place-names from early and modern times. The emphasis is on the importance of academic knowledge of the past as a foundation for the presentation and dissemination of cultural heritage for the general public. This is an assessment of the diverse aspects of early Irish cultural history including archaeological evidence, place names, the literature of places and the creation and manipulation of history in relation to some of the great prehistoric and early medieval locations in Ireland. This is centred on a series of Case Studies including Clonmacnoise, Rath Croghan (Cruachain) and Navan Fort (Emain Macha) and further interactive learning at sites such as The Hill of Tara and the Boyne Valley (the Neolithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth). Teaching & Learning Methods Weeks 1–2 Introductory lectures Week 3 Field seminar, the Hill of Tara Week 4 Joint seminar (with ID002): discussion and student presentations Week 5 Supervised preparation of assignments Week 6 Field seminar, the medieval monastic complex at Clonmacnoise, and the ancient capital of the legendary Queen Maeve at Cruachain (Rath Croghan) (required) Week 7–8 Lectures Week 9 Supervised preparation of assignments Week10 Field seminar to the Boyne Valley (Newgrange and Knowth) Week 11 Lectures Week 12 Completion of assignments Assessment Presentation 25%; Independent study 25%; Essay 50% 1 Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Introductory reading Ó Cuív, B. 1986 Aspects of Irish personal names, Celtica 18, 152–84. King, H.A. 2003 (ed.), Clonmacnoise studies 2: seminar papers 1998. Duchás, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, The Stationery Office, Dublin. Lynn, C.J. 2003 Navan Fort. Archaeology and myth. Wordwell, Bray. Waddell, J., Fenwick, J. and Barton, K. 2009 Rathcroghan. Archaeological and geophysical survey in a ritual landscape. Wordwell, Dublin. ID002 Medieval Spirituality and Pilgrimage (5 credits/ core) Outline This Module introduces the concept and context of medieval pilgrimage and spirituality as well as its importance beyond this period. This will involve a survey of significant and localised centres of devotion, such as Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Kildare and the UNSECO World Heritage monastery at Sceilig Mhicíl, and evidence for a hermitic way of life This module introduces the concept and context of medieval pilgrimage and spirituality as well as its importance beyond this period. This will involve a survey of significant and localised centres of devotion, such as Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Kildare and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sceilig Mhicíl, and evidence for a hermitic way of life. Spiritual and religious themes, personal devotion, shared journeying and route ways, as well as the practicalities of accommodation, transport and physical danger will all be considered in this context. The cult of saints, like Patrick, Brigid, Colm Cille and Ciarán will be considered with particular reference to relevant hagiographical works. The legacy of these saints through the generations will also be appraised. Teaching & Learning Methods Weeks 1–2 Introductory lectures Week 3 Field seminar, the Hill of Tara (optional) Week 4 Joint seminar (with ID002): discussion and student presentations Week 5 Supervised preparation of assignments Week 6 Field seminar, the medieval monastic complex at Clonmacnoise, and the ancient capital of the legendary Queen Maeve at Cruachain (Rath Croghan) (required) Week 7–8 Lectures Week 9 Supervised preparation of assignments Week10 Field seminar to the Boyne Valley (Newgrange and Knowth/ optional) Week 11 Lectures Week 12 Completion of assignments Assessment Presentation 25%; short written assignment 25%; Essay 50% Introductory reading Harbison, P. 1992 Pilgrimage in Ireland: The Monuments and the People. Syracuse University Press, New York. ID003 The Cultural Heritage of Newgrange (5 credits/ optional) Outline This is a multi-disciplinary examination of the rich archaeology. history and literature of the UNESCO Boyne Valley Complex including Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The Boyne Valley is one of the most significant cultural landscapes in Ireland and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site underlines its justifiable international status. This module provides a multi-disciplinary examination of the rich history, literature and archaeology of the Brú na Bóinne Complex including Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. In addition to the three great Neolithic passage tombs and the late Neolithic and Chalcolithic (Copper Age) ceremonial complexes this area was the focal point for the Uí Neill kingdom of North Brega and features in the tales, history and genealogies of this and other important early medieval families and tribes. The presence of heroes, like Cú Chulainn and Finn mac Cumaill, in stories set in the area will also be considered. An exception feature of the Boyne Valley is how successive generations built on and borrowed from past histories to re-create the landscape. The way in which this wealth of heritage is interpreted and presented to visitors as well as the strategies of conservation, and occasionally re-construction will also be explored Teaching & Learning Methods Weeks 1–2 Introductory lectures (archaeology) Week 3 Field seminar, the Hill of Tara: assignment 1 presentations 2 Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Week 4 Lectures (archaeology) Week 5 Supervised preparation of assignments Week 6 Field seminar, the medieval monastic complex at Clonmacnoise, and the ancient capital of the legendary Queen Maeve at Cruachain (Rath Croghan) Week 7–8 Lectures (archaeology) Week 9 Supervised preparation of assignments Week10 Field seminar to the Boyne Valley (Newgrange and Knowth) Week 11 Lectures (history/literature) Week 12 Completion of assignments Assessment Presentation 25%; Independent study 25%; Essay 50% Introductory reading Eogan, G. 1986 Knowth and the passage tombs of Ireland. Thames and Hudson, London. Stout, G. 2002 Newgrange and the Bend of the Boyne. Cork University Press, Cork. Ní Bhrolcháin, M. 2011 Death-tales of the early kings of Tara. In R. Schot, C. Newman and E. Bhreathnach (eds), The landscape of kingship and cult: text and archaeology, 44–65. Four Courts Press, Dublin. ID004 Cultural Heritage and the Irish Literary Tradition (5 credits/ optional) Outline This is an introductory study of the origins and development of writing, including Ogham script, and the influence of Christianity on this rich manuscript tradition. The practical aspect of manuscript production, illumination and writing will be linked to the study of myths, sagas and legends in English translation. Ireland boasts an extensive and diverse literary tradition in the vernacular which far exceeds its medieval European counterparts. This module will focus primarily on this key part of our early cultural heritage. Students will explore the origins, development and broader context of the written word in Ireland and will
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