This module may be taken in Irish, English, or on a bilingual basis.
Aonad A: Traidisiún na hAmránaíochta 2: Tugann an modúl seo léargas ginearálta ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge. Déantar iniúchadh ar na gnéithe sainiúla a bhaineann leis na traidisiúin amhránaíochta seo. Déantar plé ar stíleanna éagsúla agus ar an gcomhthéacs cultúrtha ina chleachtaítear an amhránaíocht agus pléitear tuairimí agus teoiricí faoin amhránaíocht. Breathnaítear freisin ar áit na hamhránaíochta i dtraidisiún cheol na hÉireann. Is í aidhm an mhodúil seo ná léargas ginearálta a thabhairt ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann, i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge.
(Is féidir an modúl seo a thógáil i nGaeilge, i mBéarla nó ar bhonn dátheangach.)
Modúl Croílárnach: Céim 4 Traidisiúnta
Roghnach: Tá (Bheadh Gaeilge bhunúsach labhartha ina bhuntáiste follasach sa gcás sin).
Unit A: The Song Tradition 2
This unit gives a general overview of traditional singing in Ireland covering elements of both the English and Irish language song traditions. The particular traits of these traditions are examined. Various styles are discussed along with the cultural context in which traditional singing is practised. Opinions and theories regarding singing are also discussed as well as the place of traditional singing within the general context of Irish music. The aim of this module is to give a general overview of traditional singing in Ireland covering elements of both the English and Irish language song traditions.
(This module may be taken in Irish, English, or on a bilingual basis.)
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 2
This unit contextualises the study and practice of Irish traditional music in its contemporary context. It uses the framework and approaches of ethnomusicology to critique and analyse the styles, approaches, themes and issues in contemporary traditional music practice.
Core: Stage 4 Traditional
Option: Yes - available in Stage 3 or Stage 4 (An ability to speak basic conversational Irish would be a distinct advantage).
Unit A: The Song Tradition 2:
Rogha ó réimse na n-ábhar seo a leanas/A selection from the following range of content:• Léargas ginearálta ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann, i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge.• An amhránaíocht i nGaeilge – tréithe sainiúla.• An amhránaíocht i mBéarla – tréithe sainiúla.• Stair/Cultúr/Comhthéacs cultúrtha na hamhránaíochta.• Rangú, Seánraí, Saghsanna amhrán.• Meadarachtaí, Frasú, Modhanna, Foirm, Rím srl.• Caoineadh agus nósanna caointeoireachta.• Amhráin spioradálta.• Amhráin Mhacarónacha.• Bailéidí.• Cúrsaí iniseoireachta.• Láimhseáil ama sna hamhráin.• Feidhmeanna na hamhránaíochta.• Focail na n-amhrán.• Seachadadh na n-amhrán.• Cur i láthair na n-amhrán agus teicnící.• Sean-Nós.• Téarmaí a úsáidtear chun cur síos ar an amhránaíocht agus na srianta a bhaineann leo.• Aesteiticí.• Stór amhrán – Foinsí, Forbairt, Saghsanna, Réimse srl.• Seanchas na n-amhrán.• Mothúcháin.• Athruithe sa chomhthéacs cultúrtha agus athruithe cleachtas san amhránaíocht dhúchasach.• Draíocht na n-amhrán, Seachrán Sí.• Stór amhrán i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla a fhoghlaim• Overview of the Irish and English language song traditions.• The Irish language song tradition – defining characteristics.• The English language song tradition – defining characteristics.• History/Background/Cultural context of song.• Classification of song, Genres, Types etc.• Poetic metres, phrasing, modes, form, rhyme etc.• Keening, Lament.• Spiritual songs.• Macaronic songs.• Narrative Ballads.• Questions of narrative.• How time is handled in songs.• Functions of song.• Words of songs.• The transmission of songs.• The rendering of a song, techniques etc.• Sean-Nós.• Terminology used to describe song and its limitations.• Aesthetics.• Repertoire – acquisition of, development of, types of, range of etc.• The folklore/stories behind the songs.• Feelings/emotions.• Changes in the cultural context and practice of traditional song.• The magic of song, the power of songs to transport us into another world.• Leaning a repertoire of songs in Irish and English.
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 2
• Theoretical and musical analysis of styles in Irish traditional music • Research approaches to ethnographic writing and research in Irish traditional music studies• Application of theoretical frames to traditional music research (including studies in: gender; social class; transmission; post-colonialism; ethnicity; equality, diversity & inclusion, myth/narrative). • Approaches to fieldwork in Irish traditional music • Irish music as a ‘world music’.
Aonad A: The Song Tradition 2:
Múinfear an t-aonad seo tríd léachtaí /seimineáir/ranganna praiticiúla de 1 uair a chloig a thabharfar ar bhonn seachtainiúil don bhliain acadúil ar fad. Beidh éisteacht, plé agus léamh i gceist chomh maith le foghlaim phraiticiúil agus cleachtadh amhrán. Beifear ag súil go ndéanfaidh an scoláire taighde neamhspleách dá c(h)uid féin faoin ábhar freisin.
This unit will be taught through weekly lectures/seminars/practical classes of 1 hours per week for the full academic year. This will include listening to examples of song, discussion, recommended reading/listening etc. as well as the practical learning and practice of songs. The student will also be expected to engage in independent research, reading, listening etc.
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 2
This unit is taught as a series of weekly lectures. Live demonstration and a wide range of recorded and printed materials are used for demonstration, analysis and discussion.
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|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |