ENGL 1093 An Introduction to Modern Irish I
This course continues in second semester as ENGL1094 This course offers beginners an enjoyable introduction to the language and culture of Ireland. Well learn how to speak Gaelic and read modern Irish texts and poetry. And we'll examine major themes in Irish history and culture associated with the rise and fall of the language over its long history. This courses count towards your Irish Studies minor, and one towards your English major. In the spring semester, you can build on what you've gained and, if you wish, satisfy the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences language proficiency requirement by completing the four-course cycle the following year.
Course overview
- Department
- English
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.43 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.58 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Sean Cahill | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 9 of 11 |
| Fall 2024 | Sean Cahill | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | — | 8 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | Sean Cahill | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 11 |
| Fall 2022 | Sean Cahill | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |