summer program in irish studies

Spend your summer studying Irish culture in the beautiful coastal city of Limerick, Ireland. World Endeavors is proud to offer a unique program that provides insight on Irish life while placing students in the heart of the land of Eire. Students with or without Irish heritage who have an interest in cultural studies can choose from courses in Politics, History, and even Media Studies. What's more, Limerick is the perfect base from which to explore the rest of the island and even continental Europe. Join World Endeavors in Limerick this summer and make Ireland a part of your life forever after.

Eligibility: Students must be 18 or older and have successfully completed their first year of college study. A GPA of 2.5 and a professor recommendation are also required for this program.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark on their trip abroad, they will be provided a pre-departure handbook that includes important details about their semester abroad. In addition to the handbook, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions or concerns.

Orientation:

Students will be picked up at the airport upon arrival and will receive an on-campus orientation. Orientation is a great time to ask questions about your program as well as get to know the other students you will be living with.

Housing:

Participants will stay in on-campus housing at the University of Limerick. Students will have a single bedroom in a shared student apartment. Apartments include a shared living area, kitchen, and lounge with a television.

1 meal per day (lunch) is also provided with the program.

Academics:

Students can choose from 2 different summer sessions. The courses available depend on which session is chosen. Each session lasts for 4 weeks and is worth 3 credits. Participants may choose 1 course from the list of 4 available courses for their session. Please note that all courses are taught at the '300' (3rd year) level.

SESSION 1:

History
Irish Life and Literature
Visual Culture in Ireland 1400-1950
Political Science
Ireland: From the Troubles to the Tiger
Sociology
Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society

SESSION 2:

History
The Irish Diaspora and History of Family 1860-1922
Media Studies
Screening Ireland: Ireland in Film and Television
Communication and Culture: International Technical Writing

For complete course descriptions, please download the PDF on the right-hand side of this page.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a transcript from the University of Limerick, a fully-accredited Irish University. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the program to determine how the courses taken while abroad will transfer to their home institution.

The summer program in Irish Studies includes 3 exciting all-day guided excursions! These activities are provided so students can see more of the country and gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and history. Preliminary excursions planned for 2008 include:

Students will also have the opportunity to use the University's excellent indoor and outdoor sporting facilities in their spare time.

Cost and Dates :

SESSION 1:
May 28 through June 18, 2008 (Application deadline: March 15)
US$ 5650

SESSION 2:
June 18 through July 9, 2008 (Application deadline: March 15)
US$ 5650

It is possible to complete both summer sessions sequentially. Interested students should contact World Endeavors for more information.

Cost Included:

Tuition (1 course worth 3 credits)
Academic transcript from the University of Limerick in Ireland
Housing
1 meal per day
3 guided excursions
Various students services and learning support services
Pre-departure support
Airport pick-up and drop-off

Study in Ireland