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HL Irish Course

  • 08-09-2011 12:29am
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    Solus01
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    I'm repeating this year and since I got an A1 in Ordinary Irish last year, the teacher said I could give Higher Level a go this year. I was just wondering what the new course consists of? And what's the story with 40% oral now?
    Appreciate it if someone can just explain what's on each paper:D
    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Coeurdepirate
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    The oral is worth 40% now. It consists of the general conversation, reading a poem and discussing one of 20 pictures (which you will have prepared in advance.)
    Paper I consists of the Cluaistuiscint (it's on Paper I now instead of being a separate thing) and the essay/short story/debate. The Cluastuiscint is 10% afaik but I'm not sure how much the paper is worth as a whole. And then onto (the dreaded) Paper II. You'll have to study either:
    (i) 5 poems, 5 prose and a novel/play
    (ii)10 poems, 5 prose.
    Most schools seem to be doing option (i). As for Paper I, I'm not too sure of the percentage of PII.
    I'm also 99% sure that the Reading Comprehension is now on Paper II instead of Paper I. Sorry; I'm not sure on that part!

    Hope that helped! Good luck, it's a difficult course!


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