Irish Studies, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Term: Summer
Dates: (Next Available in 2009)
Description:
Located at the historic Queen's University Belfast, the Institute for Irish Studies hosts this summer school, an interdisciplinary program exploring several aspects of Irish history and culture from an Irish and Northern Irish perspective. Students on this program attend lectures by internationally acclaimed scholars on a variety of subjects, including history, politics, anthropology, film and theater, language and literature. The summer program also offers the unique opportunity for students to meet and have discussions with representatives of Northern Irelands political parties. A series of fieldtrips to locations such as Stormont Parliament Building and the burial place of St. Patrick ensures that students will experience the history of Ireland firsthand. The Institute for Irish Studies aims to enhance traditional learning through fieldwork and social activity.
Highlights:
The first week includes a walking tour of Belfast and a visit to the art collections at the Ulster museum. There is also a social at Crown Liquor Saloon, a famous and ornate Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. Students have the opportunity to take a field trip to the Antrim Coast, the Glens of Antrim, and the Giant's Causeway, following 60 miles of gorgeous coastline. The program devotes a full day to politics in Northern Ireland, which includes lectures, a tour of Stormont Parliament Building, and meetings with representatives from political parties in Northern Ireland. A full day is also devoted to Irish social science, which includes lectures on Northern Irish social and anthropological issues. Students will also take a field trip to meet the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Cost in US$: 3,740 - 3,940
Cost Include Description:
Program Fee: Approximately $3,740 ($3,940 for non-KU students). The program fee includes tuition, dormitory accommodations, breakfasts, all fieldtrips and visits, meals during field trips, at least three group dinners, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services, orientation and administrative costs. Graduate students will pay slightly higher tuition.Additional costs: Airfare, most meals, passport fees, and personal expenses. Note All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.
Experience Required: no
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Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
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