thThis program comprises a study of Ireland through history, songs, poetry, Gaelic language, stories, politics, spirituality, instrumental music, film, drama, and literature. By focusing on history, early nature-based spirituality and expressive culture early in fall quarter, we will set the stage for colonialism, the Famine, and the social upheavals taking place at the turn of the 20 century. Winter quarter will include Irish America, Ireland in the EU, the Troubles, and modern struggles for Irish identity. In spring some of us will travel to Donegal in Ireland, ending with writing a significant essay combining the theory of Ireland with the practice of experiencing Ireland first-hand.
For the study abroad portion of the program, we will be in Ireland during spring quarter, studying the language, music, poetry, and archaeology through the Oideas Gael Institute. All participating students are expected to pay airfare, food, lodging, local tuition, and local transportation. Costs will vary according to how much each person plans to travel on their own, but it is safe to assume about $4500 in addition to college tuition. Students will be allowed to travel to Ireland based on consistent participation in the program during fall and winter, their developing Irish language skills, and their completion of class assignments.
Students are expected to be full participants in all program activities: singing, participating in weekly play readings and collaborative presentations, listening attentively, responding immediately to faculty communications, attending class, creating a visual response to one of our week’s readings each quarter, writing integrative essays, doing Irish language homework each week, memorizing poetry, cooking, and learning to play at least one musical instrument. A great attitude and the willingness to be brave, flexible, and kind is essential to success in this program.
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In spring quarter, if students wish to travel to Ireland as part of the study abroad work, they should assume the following approximate costs:
Total cost:$4900
Required Fees: $2000 covers both shared lodging and local tuition through the Oideas Gael Institute in Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland.
Special Expenses: $2500 for airfare, local transportation within Ireland, an overnight visit to Derry City in Northern Ireland, lodging apart from our monthlong visit to County Donegal, and all food costs
Administrative Fee: $400