Module: An tSochtheangeolaíocht

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	An tSochtheangeolaíocht
Module Code	LIG1008 (ITS: FN311)
Faculty	Fiontar agus Scoil na Gaeilge	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. plé a dhéanamh ar an taighde is lárnaí i réimse na sochtheangeolaíochta
2. idirdhealú a dhéanamh idir comhthéacsanna ina mbíonn teangacha éagsúla in úsáid ag duine aonair nó ag pobail agus plé a dhéanamh ar na saintréithe a bhaineann leis na comhthéacsanna sin
3. an luach a chuireann grúpaí eitneacha, mionlaigh, agus aicmí éagsúla ar theangacha nó ar leaganacha teanga a thuiscint
4. plé a dhéanamh ar ról na Gaeilge i sochaí ilteangach agus ilchultúrtha na hÉireann sa lá atá inniu ann
5. taighde a dhéanamh ar na foinsí eolais reatha iontaofa ar thopaicí an mhodúil

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Léachtaí
Independent Study	101	Taighde Neamhspleách agus ullmhúchán
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10919	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Conchur Mac Lochlainn	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Cur i láthair & tuairisc	50%	n/a
Formal Examination	Scrúdú	50%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Ó hIfearnáin, T., & Ní Neachtain, M. (Eag): 2012, An tSochtheangeolaíocht: Feidhm agus Tuairisc, Cois Life, Baile Átha Cliath,
Baker, C.: 0, Foundations in Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (5th ed.), Multilingual Matters, Clevendon,
Nic Pháidín, C., & Ó Cearnaigh, S. (Eag): 2008, A New View of the Irish Language, Cois Life, Baile Átha Cliath,

Articles:

Hickey, T. M.: 1995, Léirbhreithniú ar thorthaí taighde ar an dátheangachas, Teangeolas, 34: 24-31, 523000
1993: Dátheangachas agus Malartú Teanga, Oideas, 40: 35-47, 523001, 1
Special Issue: Bilingual education and bilingualism in Ireland North and South: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 10(4),

Other Resources

None