MA & MSc Theses
MA & MSc Theses
MA in Bilingual Practice - Thesis
MA students conduct research on a wide range of subjects related to the development of the Irish language in contemporary society. Each year the Irish Language Commissioner presents a Gold Medal to the graduate with the highest grade in the thesis. Those theses are available to download here:
2009
A Study of the Language Policy and Practice of the GAA - Áine Ní Cheárnaigh
2008
Gaelscoileanna - the cuckoo in the nest - Colm de Búrca
2007
A Study of the Attitudes towards Obligatory Irish - Mairéad Nic Ealagóid
2006
The Planning and Development Act 2000 - Pádraig Ó Ceithearnaigh
Community level Language Planning and the Role of Irish Medium Education - Bláthnaid Ní Ghréacháin
The following are examples of other thesis subjects addressed by MA graduates:
Automatic translation to Irish of the online weather forecast
Gaeltacht co-operatives and their impact on language, tourism and infrastructure
Language policy framework for public organisations
The European Certificate in Irish
The Official Languages Act in third level institutions
The Official Languages Act – performance indicators and assessment frameworks
MSc in Business and Information Technology - Theses
The following are examples of thesis subjects addressed by MSc graduates:
Broadband and IT in Gaelscoileanna
Cultural tourism marketing
Gaelscoil principals’ career challenges and training requirements
Irish language broadcasting on commercial radio stations
Irish language media
Irish language television advertising
Irish language theatre marketing
Language planning and teenagers
Language scheme for Dublin city centre
Mathematics learning and teaching materials
Online marketing
Parents’ objectives in selecting Irish medium education for their children
The German furniture market
Sponsorship of sports events by alcohol companies