SUMMER 2008 COURSE LISTING
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Transatlantic Currents: Ireland and America in the Modern Era
Irish Literature and Cultural Politics
Screening Ireland: Irish Film into the 21st Century
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Transatlantic Currents: Ireland and America in the Modern Era (45 contact hours)
Examine the historical connections between the U.S. and Ireland over the past 200 years. Explore the impact of Irish emigration to America, from the early Scots-Irish settlers through the exodus of the Great Famine and the generations of emigrants who followed down to the end of the twentieth century through readings, lectures, and discussions.
Irish Literature and Cultural Politics (45 contact hours)
Analyze the way modern Irish writers have responded to the pressures of anglicization and modernization. Discuss literary reactions to social, ethnic, religious, and gender issues in modern Irish culture.
Screening Ireland: Irish Film into the 21st Century (45 contact hours)
Discover the cultural, social, and political contexts of Irish cinema. Examine key themes and issues in films made about and in Ireland. Explore the constructed notions of "Irishness" and how changes in Irish society since the 1970s are reflected in, and influenced by cinema.
EXCURSIONS
Ireland is your classroom—excursions to cultural and historical sites in and around Dublin are an integral component of the academic program. Past excursions included day trips to Leinster House, Wicklow, Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin’s art and literature museums, and theater performances.
Not all courses listed are offered every term.
Course offerings are subject to change depending on enrollment and availability.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
All courses offered in Dublin are recognized and approved for academic credit by various NCSA and MCSA member institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad adviser for more information.
