Modern Irish Theater - Irish Studies Track
This course presents a survey of Irish theater from the beginning of the Irish Literary Theatre in 1899 to 1999. Playwrights examined will include Yeats, Lady Gregory, Synge, O’Casey, Behan, Beckett, Friel, McPherson, Carr, and McDonagh. This course will provide an introduction to Irish drama in the 2oth Century as well as explore the relationship of Irish nationalism and Irish theater. Students will attend professional theater productions in Dublin and Galway as well as visit historical literary sites.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Creative Writing - Irish Studies Track
This course offers students an exciting opportunity to develop their short story writing skills. Students will attend a daily series of lectures and workshops on topics such as ‘strategies for creating effective characters’, ‘approaches to writing dialogue’, and ‘considering structure and plot in short fiction’. Through an analysis of the work of established short story writers, students will identify and explore strategies for effective short story writing. With regular writing activities and ongoing feedback on their writing, students will work collectively and individually to complete their own piece of short fiction.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society - Irish Studies Track
This summer school illustrates to students how a sociological lens can help us increase our understanding of the challenges and contradictions faced by contemporary Irish society. Over the last two decades Irish society has been experiencing a period of rapid social, cultural, economic and ideological change. From 1994 to 2007, Ireland experienced an economic boom, commonly known as the Celtic Tiger. During this fourteen-year period, prosperity, affluence and optimism were at unprecedented levels. As a result, Irish society became more secular, globalised, consumerist and multicultural. Now, Irish society stands at a perplexing crossroads where national and international recession, rising unemployment, political and social uncertainty and change can all be found.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Law in Ireland - Irish Studies Track
This course provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the Irish legal sytem, addressing topics such as the institutions of the Irish state, European law, Criminal law, and law-making and/or legal practice in Ireland.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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Terrorism, Crime, and Justice - Irish Studies Track
Terrorism undoubtedly represents one of the most challenging international crimes in contemporary times. The exponential growth of terror cells and sophisticated international criminal networks is recognized as one of the defining features of the twenty-first century thus far. In light of these developments, this course will introduce students to the criminal justice system and theories relating to crime and terrorism. Students will learn about the practical operation of the criminal justice system, as well as being introduced to theoretical perspectives on criminal justice, including criminological and penological theories.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Ireland's Myths and Legends - Irish Studies Track
Ireland is famous for its myths and legends, stories of mythical creatures (including leprechauns and banshees) and ancient tales of heroes and warriors. The earliest Irish literatures describe legendary figures on heroic quests and adventures. The Tuatha Dé Dananna (the peoples of the Goddess Danu), balor of the Evil Eye, the Táin Bó Cúailinge (Cattle Raid of Cooley), the warrior Queen Meabh, Finn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna are among the characters and events populating the ancient landscapes of Irish myth and legend. Using a range of well-known stories, children’s literature, films and media, the class will consider the enduring importance of Irish myth and legend and the persistence of these themes in contemporary society.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Screening Ireland: Ireland in Film and Television - Irish Studies Track
This course will offer an introduction to Irish cinematic and televisual culture. In particular, it will focus on how the notions of Ireland and Irishness have been represented by Irish and Irish-based directors in domestic TV and cinema production. Though no specialized knowledge of film or TV is required as a prerequisite, the course should be of particular interest to students of Irish Studies, sociology, history, media, literature, and cultural studies.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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Historical Perspectives of Justice in Ireland: Folk Devils, Fornicators, and Families - Irish Studies Track
This course will take students on a fascinating journey exploring the historical development of three selected pillars/themes of justice in Ireland: punishment, sexuality, and families. Students will investigate the historical development of punishment in Ireland (‘folk-devils’), the historical regulation of sexual behavior and offending (‘fornicators’) and the historical evolution of family justice in Ireland (‘families’). Ireland’s historically low crime rates will be juxtaposed with the historically high levels of control exerted over other members of society, such as unmarried mothers, those suffering mental illness, debtors, and children.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Business Tools for Social Projects - Business Track
This module is suitable for both business and non-business majors. This module looks at how technologies, tools and theories used in the business world can be applied to affect positive social change. The module introduces students to questions of business responsibility and ethical practice and is designed to engage students for the wider social good.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Track
This module is suitable for both business and non-business majors. The module examines important concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how these may be applied practically to the twenty-first century workplace. Over the course of three weeks, students will cover the evolution of CSR and develop an understanding of how ethical standards link to sustainability and best practice in business.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Developing Self as a Healthcare Practitioner - Healthcare Track
This course provides a unique opportunity for students across a variety of disciplines to develop a greater awareness of the self in transforming practice. It will draw upon individual experiences and explore strategies for developing individual and collaborative approaches within contemporary healthcare practice. Developing emotional intelligence offers a foundation towards transforming self and caring practice. Incorporating a Celtic spiritual dimension to healthcare and gaining insights through reflection will create important opportunities for dialogue, debate, sharing knowledge, insights, and experiences.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Active Body, Active Mind - Sports Science Track
In this module, students will learn to examine the application of psychological strategies, concepts, and theories in exercise and physical activity settings. Additionally, students will identify and seek to address the underlying mechanisms for behavior change (i.e., increased physical activity) so that interventions that can be disseminated and make a real and lasting difference. On completing this module, students will have developed an understanding of interventions and initiatives that increase and maintain physical activity involvement, and they will be able to conduct a needs assessment with respect to their own lifestyle behaviors using a variety of methods.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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