The Academic Writing Centre to Hold a Workshop for Speakers of English and Irish.

An Scríbhneoireacht Acadúil agus an Dátheangachas

De bharr stádas mionlaithe na teanga, bíonn deacrachtaí le sárú ag duine ar bith a théann i mbun pinn sa Ghaeilge, cuma más cainteoir dúchais nó ‘nuachainteoir’ atá i gceist. Ach ainneoin na bhfadhbanna áirithe a bhaineann tuisle asainn ar fad, tuganntaighde shochtheangeolaíochta le fios gur buntáiste is ea an dátheangachas agus gur minic a bhíonn cumas cognaíoch níos airde ag an té a bhfuil dhá theanga ar a thoil aige. Sa cheardlann idirghníomhach seo, tabharfar aghaidh ar na príomhdheacrachtaí a bhíonn ag cuairteoirí ag an Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla. Ach, thairis sin, féachfar ar na bealaí ar féidir leas a bhaint as an gcumas dátheangach chun argóintí snoite a chur in iúl agus guth acadúil sainiúil a fhorbairt.

Academic Writing and Bilingualism (For Irish/English Speakers)

Due to the minority status of the language, writing in Irish entails various challenges for both native and non-native speakers. Yet despite these challenges, research shows that bilingualism is advantageous, as bilingual speakers often benefit from higher cognitive skills. This interactive workshop will address the main challenges faced by visitors to the Academic Writing Centre. In addition, the workshop aims to highlight how bilingualism can facilitate academic argumentation and the development of a well-defined academic voice.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday 4 February at 5pm in the Library Training Room.
To register: http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/academic-writing-and-bilingualism-for-irishenglish-speakers-an-scribhneoireacht-acaduil-agus-an-tickets-15533202226