Celtic languages in European Higher Education: CRAMLAP - Celtic, Regional and Minority Languages Abroad Project

The Celtic, Regional and Minority Languages Abroad <br/>Project (CRAMLAP) is funded by the European Commission <br/>to research the provision and pedagogy of regional <br/>and minority languages outside their national borders in <br/>Europe. The teaching of Celtic languages across Europe <br/>was the focus in year one (2003-2004). This article summarizes <br/>the qualitative data received in response to <br/>questionnaires sent to institutions across Europe offering <br/>Celtic Studies. Responses indicated that Celtic Studies <br/>are quite widely available across Europe. The languages <br/>are taught in comparative linguistics, linguistics and English <br/>departments, with few dedicated Celtic departments <br/>or sections outside the Celtic countries. Irish is supported <br/>abroad by Irish government grant aid which will <br/>become more widely available in the immediate future. <br/>Many of the teachers have considerable experience, but <br/>limited pedagogic training. The lack of suitable teaching <br/>resources is the most commonly expressed concern.