Ireland

진진 , 빌레 , 혜원 , 비아

Introduction History

Policy

Immigration

Education

History

Contents1. Pre-History 2. Irish3. English4. Others

Pre-History Many languages existed in Ireland before

the Celts or Gaels first arrived, all of which are now irretrievable.

Many of these languages were referred to as

'Béarla', which in modern Irish refers to the English language.

Irish● The ancestor of Primitive Irish was introduced by the Celts● Today Irish is recognized as the first official language of the Republic of Ireland and is officially recognized in Northern Ireland and in the European Union. ● Since the independence of 26 counties● In 2006→ In 2007→ As of 2007 → "Éire Ireland"

English● first introduced by the settlers in the 12th century ● Through English rule, the language

became that of power● Before and after independence, emigration was a big factor in life in

Ireland. ● English and Irish

Others Ulster Scots Shelta Irish Sign Language Hiberno-Norman French Yola Immigrant languages

Language Policies

Foras na Gaeilge governing body of the Irish language founded in 1999 the functions of FnaG promotion of the Irish language facilitating and encouraging its use in speech an

d writing advising administrations and public bodies

Foras na Gaeilge undertaking supportive projects and grant-aiding bodies research, promotional campaigns, public

and media relations developing terminology and dictionaries supporting Irish-medium education and

the teaching of Irish

The Gaeltacht areas governing body Údarás na Gaeltachta was establi

shed in 1980 parts of counties Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Kerry,

Cork, Meath, and Waterford altogether 85,000 people areas where the Irish language is the community

language official place names and road signs only in Irish

The Gaeltacht areas 'a cornerstone in the deve

lopment of truly bilingual society in Ireland'

80 Irish-medium preschools in Gaeltacht areas

Official Languages Act 2003 Act of the Oireachtas (parliament) sets out the use of the Irish language by public b

odies guarantees the right of using Irish in all official u

se public bodies have to publish official documents

in both official languages

Quotes about the Irish and Irishness Other people have a nationality. The Irish and the

Jews have a psychosis. (Brendan Behan, Irish author)

If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks. (Brendan Behan)

I'm troubled, I'm dissatisfied. I'm Irish. (Marianne Moore, American poet)

Quotes about the Irish and Irishness For the great Gaels of Ireland Are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, And all their songs are sad. (G.K. Chesterton) We have always found the Irish a bit odd.

They refuse to be English. (Winston Churchill)

Immigration

Contents Past Present Future

Past – Great Famine Country of emigration Irish potato famine of 1840s Continuous decline in the population

Irish language similar to Scottish Gaelic

From emigration to immigration 1990s dramatic change Economic growth Based on German model 10% of Ireland’s workforce and wider population.

Ireland’s new multicultural mix Easy – English speaker Problems - language

Irish –Future 21st official language of the European Union. All documents – both English & Irish Gaeltacht areas Spoken more widely

Education

PRIMARY Years 1- 8

SECONDARY Years 1-3 Junior Cycle

Junior certificate exams

Year 4 Transition

Years 5-6 Senior Cycle

Leaving certificate exams

TERTIARY

Universities 

Colleges of Technology

Colleges of Education

Independent Colleges

Primary Degrees Postgraduate Degrees Postgraduate Diplomas

National Certificate National DiplomaPrimary DegreePostgraduate Degree

Primary Degree Postgraduate Degree

Diploma,Primary DegreePostgraduate DegreeProfessionalQualifications

Primary School Education Age : 6 years old period : 8 years language of instruction : English main subject : English, Irish Mathematics,

Social & Environmental Studies, Arts & Crafts, Music, Physical Education and Religious Instruction

no formal examinations at the end of the primary school cycle.

Second Level Education curricula and syllabi laid down by the

Ministry of Education examinations are set and marked centrally

by the Ministry

<three types of second level school> Secondary Schools Community/Comprehensive Schools Vocational Schools

Secondary Schools Majority privately owned and managed run by boards of governors, by religious

bodies and by individuals State funded no tuition fees to Irish students

Community/Comprehensive Schools combine academic and technical

education administered by Boards of Management

representatives of local interests funded by the State

Vocational Schools administered by local education

committees State owned and funded

Curriculum & Examinations core subject : Irish, English and Mathematics Accountancy, Art, Biology, Business Organisation, Chemis

try, Civics, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, History, Home Economics, Languages, Mechanical Drawing, Music, Physical Education and Physics.

age : 12 years old duration : 6 years Junior Certificate examinations Leaving Certificate examinations

Third Level Education university sector technical and technological colleges colleges of education ☞ funded by the State but autonomous and self-

governing independent private colleges: business-related c

ourses ( professional qualifications, recognised diplomas and degrees)

Universities National University of Ireland, Trinity College, the

University of Limerick and Dublin City University offer degree programmes at Bachelor, Masters a

nd Doctorate level

Colleges of Technology & Regional Technical Colleges Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) : biggest third

level institution in Ireland with 22,000 students. six constituent colleges - two Colleges of Technol

ogy, award its own degrees 11 Regional Technical Colleges (RTCs) :Business

Studies, Engineering &Technology and Science & Paramedicine

Colleges of Education/Teacher Training differ between primary and second level school t

eachers primary school teachers : 3 year programme, lea

ding to a Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.), at one of the five teacher training colleges.

second level teachers : degree at university and Higher Diploma in Education at university

www.education.ie

Specialist Colleges Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees approved by

the National Council for Education Awards (NCEA).

www.education.ie

References http://en.wikipedia.org/ www.catholictimes.org www.google.com www.migration.ucc.ie www.bbc.co.uk www.edunet.co.kr www.education.ie www.britannica.co.kr