Catherine Clinch in An Cailín Ciúin: the study guide is for students in transition year and higherAn Cailín Ciúin made headlines when it was nominated for an Oscar award but now the film will make an educational impact for young people trying to improve their Irish.
On Thursday IFI Education, which specialises in promoting film education, film culture and media literacy, launched the An Cailín CiúinTargeted at students in transition year and higher, the Irish language guide is suitable for classrooms in the Teanga 1 and those in Teanga 2 contexts. The guide features a range of oral, listening and written activities drawing on key aspects of An Cailín Ciúin with themes including family, filmmaking in Irish, Gaeltacht na nDéise and music. The guide also looks at the journey of the film, as well as key character studies.
An t-aon fhadhb leis sin, is ar éigean a labrhraítear focal ar bith!
It's time to give students in primary & secondary schools the choice if they want to study Irish or a different language. Having Irish as a compulsory subject has only put generations of people off the language.