Ireland: Limerick Summer

University of Limerick in Limerick

Course Offerings

STREAM ONE

• Irish Life and Literature - three credits

An interdisciplinary option of interest to students of literature, history, folklore, cultural studies and liberal arts. It has three strands: History of Modern Ireland: Irish Literature in English; Irish Folklore and Folklife. 

• Visual Culture in Ireland 1400 - three credits

This option will be relevant to students of history, art history, art and film studies, covering the development of Irish and European art from the medieval to the modern (3 credits).

• Ireland: From the Troubles to the Tiger - three credits

Of interest to student of politics, public administration, international relations and international business. It includes study of Irish Politics and Society; Issues in European Integration; and International Politics.

• Sociological Perspectives on Irish - three credits

For students of sociology, social anthropology, social policy and cultural studies. Topics included are: Globalization and social change, mass media, immigration and racism, gender, exclusion and inequality.

STREAM TWO

• The Irish Diaspora and History of family 1860-1922 - three credits

This option will be of particular interest to students of history, geography, demography, economic, social and cultural studies. It has three strands: Irish economic and social history; an introduction to the history of family and the Irish Diaspora.

• Screening Ireland: Ireland in Film and Television - three credits

For students of media and communication studies, film, cultural studies, anthropology, linguistic anthropology, linguistics and sociology. Topics included are: Representing Ireland in Film and Documentary; Sociology of Irish Media; Television and the representation of Gender, Ethnicity and Class. Contemporary Irish Film; Sociolinguistics of Irish Television.

• Communication and Culture: International Technical Writing - three credits

This Summer School option is designed for students of technical communication, professional writing, media and journalism, or graphic/visual design.

Academic Highlights

The University of Limerick is located in Limerick, the third largest city in Ireland.  Founded as a Viking fortress over a thousand years ago, Limerick today contains many architectural reminders of the city's past and offers a variety of cultural, artistic and theatrical events for students.  Galway, Clare, Cork, Tipperary, Dublin and Kerry are all within a day's excursion from Limerick.  The University of Limerick site was formerly a great estate on the banks of the river Shannon, three miles from Limerick city.  Facilities include modern, well-equipped classrooms, a student center with a theater and an art gallery.  The University has gained a national reputation for its programs in Business and Engineering, and its campus offers modern, state-of-the-art technology in its programs.

 

Housing

Participants will be housed in on-campus accommodations at the University of Limerick. The villages are built in apartment format with six single en-suite study bedrooms in each apartment. Each apartment also includes a shared living area with kitchen and lounge with television. Participants will also be able to avail of the excellent indoor sporting facilities (including a 50 meter swimming pool) in the University Arena and the adjacent outdoor facilities.

Alumni Feedback

"Studying abroad definitely fulfilled my expectations. Being so welcomed into a foreign country was a feeling as if it was a second home."
- Kimberly Brucz

"This is the first time that I was so far away from home for so long. I found it most rewarding that I was able to do this. It makes me feel strong and independent now."
- Corinne Kelly

 

Duration

Stream One – May 28-June 18, 2008
Stream Two – June 18-July 9, 2008

Application Deadline(s)

April 1, 2008

Eligibility Requirements

Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale or higher, in addition to transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Costs

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Costs Included

The program fee includes tuition, instructional fees, insurance, transfers from/to Shannon Airport, B & B accommodations on-campus, lunch each day, membership to the university arena and three excursions with guides

Costs Not Included

Passport, some meals (breakfast and dinner), books, airfare and personal expenses

Entry Requirements

Students must have a U.S. passport valid through July 2004. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Irish Consulate.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• University of Limerick
• Wikipedia - Limerick

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Alice Sayegh, Director

International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
1-716-375-2574
1-716-375-7882 (Fax)
asayegh@sbu.edu

- or -

Alci Arias, Assistant Director

Center for International Education Abroad Truman State University
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
aclidean@truman.edu

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.