Program Description You need General Education credits anyway, so why not earn them in one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in Europe? You can learn about the literature, music, and history of a country that continues to influence American thought and culture.
No language skills required!
This country has inspired cultural giants such as Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, U2, Van Morrison, and The Pogues. There are many others who have offered their minds, hearts, and spirit to our American mindset. Come learn about these people and many others. The beauty of the country will inspire you, the music will hook you, and the warmth of the people will make you want to stay.
You will be able to study in four distinctly different locations - Galway (a city where the average age is around 28 years old), Cork (an interesting industrial city in the beautiful southern part of Ireland), Belfast (a part of the UK and a fascinating location for modern history, politics, and music), and Dublin (The capital city and in many ways, the face of modern Ireland).
Along the way, we will have small group, overnight excursions where you can sample the Irish culture and their people away from the cities.
Program Eligibility
2.5 GPA for undergraduates, 3.0 for graduate students
Program Dates June 21 - July 22, 2010.
Location(s) Galway, Dublin, Cork, Belfast, and surrounding attractions.
The group will fly into Shannon, Ireland, for the start of the program and fly out of Belfast at the end of the program. It isn’t necessary for you to travel with the group, but the Program Director will designate a plane to/from Baton Rouge for those folks who wish to travel together. Everyone will fly into Shannon and take a bus to Galway. If you arrive in Shannon on the day that the “program” arrives, you can hop on the bus with us. Otherwise, you will need to travel to Galway to meet us for the first day of classes (June 27). The Program Director arrange for a bus to the Belfast airport from our lodgings at the end of the program.
Courses Offered ENGL 2123 – Studies in Literary Traditions and Themes
ENGL 4120 – Studies in Major Authors
HIST 2012 – History of Britain with emphasis on Ireland
HIST 4048 – History of Ireland from 1500 to Present
MUS 1751 – Music Appreciation
MUS 3997 – Readings and Field Experiences in Irish Music
Expected Program Costs Estimated at $2,695 plus LSU tuition, plus airfare. This includes accommodations in apartments in Galway and Belfast and dorms in Dublin, breakfasts, all transportation within Ireland, excursions, and health insurance.
Faculty Dr. Joseph Skillen (jskille@lsu.edu) Department of Music
Dr. Daniel Novak (dnovak@lsu.edu) Department of English
Dr. Meredith Veldman (hyveld@lsu.edu) Department of History
Itinerary
(Dates and locations may change slightly but will stay within the June 21 – July 21 parameter)
June 20 – depart US
June 21 – arrival in Galway; bus to Menlo Apartments; orientation & walking tour
June 22 – first day of classes; Traditional Night
June 23 – second day of classes; Bloomsday, Galway Market
June 24 – third day of classes
June 25 – Aran Islands Day Trip
June 26 – fourth day of classes; Galway City Museum
June 27 – first overnight trip (Athenry, Cleggan, or Sligo)
June 28 – fifth day of classes
June 29 – sixth day of classes; possible Theatre Night
June 30 – Connemara Trip
July 1 – Cliffs of Moher; Burren tour day trip
July 2 – seventh day of classes; possible Art Show
July 3 – eighth day of classes
July 4 – Travel to Cork
July 5 – ninth day of classes
July 6 – tenth day of classes
July 7 – eleventh day of classes; Open Air Market
July 8-9 – second overnight trip (Enniskillen, Cooley Peninsula, and Dundalk)
July 10 – twelfth day of classes
July 11 – bus to Dublin; stop at the Rock of Cashel
July 12 – thirteenth day of classes; Book of Kells and walking tour of Dublin
July 13 – fourteenth day of classes; DART Day; Theatre Night
July 14 – fifteenth day of classes; trip to Knowth and Tara
July 15 – sixteenth day of classes; Kilmainham Gaol and Guinness Brewery
July 16 – Travel to Belfast
July 17 – seventeenth day of classes; Ulster Museum and Sports Night (football match)
July 18 – eighteenth day of classes; Giant’s Causeway
July 19 – nineteenth day of classes; High Tea
July 20 – final exams
July 21 – bus to airport; depart for US or independent travel
