The Irish Studies Summer School comprises an integrated introduction to Irish Studies incorporating elements from all the contributing disciplines, a series of interdisciplinary seminars focusing on key themes in Irish Studies such as Identity, Emigration, and Religion, and a broad range of elective courses.
Teaching will be by means of lectures, seminars, dramatic performances, guided tours and informed contact with the music, language and people of Ireland. An interdisciplinary approach will be used within each module and between the modules of the Irish Studies Summer School.
Field trips for student enrolled on specific courses:
1. Literature and Film & Creative Writing: Visit to Literary and Historical Sites in Co. Clare & South Galway
2. Archaeology: 2 fieldtrips to the Burren (in Historic Period)
3. History: Debate off-campus in the historic pub "The Kings Head"
4. Creative Writing: Participation in "Over the Edge" Literary Events
5. Gaelic Literature & Culture: Cultural trip to museum in Galway
6. Irish Society: Cultural walking tour of Galway City Centre
7. Economic Policy: Trip to Dublin to meet key policy advisors and analysts |