Coláiste na hÉireann (; English: "College of Ireland") is a third-level college in

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offering qualifications in the study of

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and the

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History

Gaelchultúr was founded in 2004 with the aim of promoting

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and

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in Ireland. It has published several textbooks and provided courses since then. In 2013, the

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granted Gaelchultúr recognition as a third level institution with the ability to award recognised qualifications, thus giving birth to Coláiste na hÉireann. It occupies a unique position as the first independent third-level institution to operate through the medium of

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, notwithstanding the foundation of

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge (; English: "The Irish Language University Academy") is a third level educational and research institution headquartered in Galway, Ireland. It was established as part of the University of Galway in 2004, to fu ...

nine years previously, since the academy is considered a part of

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and therefore not independent. The company Gaelchultúr did not cease to exist after the foundation of Coláiste na hÉireann. It continues to operate, however the two names seem to be synonymous. 20130810 dublin032

Courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation

The flagship course provided by Coláiste na hÉireann is its

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in Translation (''Dioplóma Iarchéime san Aistriúchán''; NFQ Level 9). This is conducted over three semesters via mixed learning. As the face-to-face portions are limited to one Saturday per month, this programme does not exclude students who are also working full-time. The subject matter deals with

translation theory Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. The English language draws a terminological distinction (which does not exist in every language) between ''transla ...

, precision and richness of language, and translation practice. Topics in

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and translation technology are also taught.

Certificate in Professional Irish

Gaelchultúr offers courses leading to a Component Certificate in Professional Irish (''Teastas sa Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil''). These are available at differing language levels, from relative beginner to advanced. The category of the qualification varies from NFQ Level 3-6, depending on the language level. These certificates are aimed primarily at filling the substantial gap between many public sector bodies have between their statutory obligations with regard to provision of services in Irish, and their actual capabilities.

Collaboration

MA in Applied Irish

Beginning in 2008, Gaelchultúr collaborated with DIT's School of Languages, Laws and Social Sciences to run an MA in Applied Irish (''MA sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach''). The course was delivered for several years.

References

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Irish-language schools and college 2013 establishments in Ireland