Study Center in Dublin, Ireland

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1 Study Center in Dublin, Ireland Course name: Irish Culture, Society and Identity Course number: EIRE 3002 IRSU/SOCI 3002 IREL Programs offering course: Irish Studies Language of instruction: English U.S. Semester Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 45 Term: Summer 2017 Course Description This course examines the emergence of Ireland as an independent entity and the formation of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It begins by looking at the early influences on modern Ireland such as the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the partition of Ireland North and South. This forms the basis for the examination of twentieth and twenty-first century Ireland s political, social and cultural landscape. Learning Objectives Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the primary historical factors that have shaped Irishness in the context of socio-political identity; Critically analyze dominant socio-cultural aspects of Irish society; Identify features of the political and cultural milieu within which the independence movement thrived and ultimately succeeded in its aims and objectives; Summarize the historical processes, the ideologies and the political movements, that have created the social, economic and cultural conflicts in Northern Ireland; Discuss the influences that have shaped and are forming new cultural, economic, religious, political, ethno-racial and class pathways in today s Ireland; Course Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this class. Methods of Instruction The course will be taught through a variety of methods including: Guest Lectures PowerPoint presentations Seminars Sites visits and walking tours related to course content Lectures In-class and independent multimedia screening including films, documentaries and contemporary media sources. Assessment and Final Grade 1. Media Research Project on Contemporary Ireland: 30% 2. Essay assignment on Irish culture or society: 50% 3. Attendance and class participation: 20% (10% for each) 1

2 Course Requirements Media research project: Assessment I Students will use Irish media sources to select 5 articles, news reports or current affairs programs to assess a theme of contemporary Ireland. In an answer the student will define the theme, refer to its importance in a contemporary Irish context and assess its portrayal in the media. An indicative list of topics is provided to students. Word Count: 500 words (excluding title page and references) Essay on Irish Culture and Society The students are provided with several essay topics which cover the breadth of the class. This topics are provided to the student early in the course so they can being some of the preparatory work. Questions and instructions are based on the topics covered in the lecture series. The use of readings and references are expected. In this context independent research and critical analysis is expected in the essay. Word Count: 1500 words (excluding title page and references) Attendance and Class Participation Attendance is taken through a class list at the beginning of every class. Any absence must be clearly explained. An unexplained absence will result in a reduction of marks for attendance. Two unexplained absence will result in a zero mark for attendance and a meeting with the Resident Director. Student are expected to be interactive in class, contribute to discussion and be involved in seminar participation. Students will be asked to present findings on Assessment I on a historical figure or event. Participation will be noted by the instructor in terms of frequency and, particularly, relevance. Course work must be completed and submitted on time. Any unexplained delay with results in a 10% reduction in grade per day. If the assessment is more than 3 days late then students will be required to meet with the Resident Director. No coursework will be accepted after the last day of class. 2

3 Weekly Schedule Week 1 Orientation Week Arrival Orientation City Walking Tour Class Introduction to Class: An introduction to Twentieth-century Ireland Class Challenges of the New Republic: Building a Nation Walking Tour Dublin Class Connections: Challenges of an Island Economy Week 2 Class Culture and Society in the 1980 s: Ireland North and South Class Part 1: Europe and Regional Development Investment Part 2: Social and Cultural Challenges: Modern Economy National Museum: Collins Barracks Northern Ireland Visit Northern Ireland Visit Week 3 Class Reflections on Church and State: Mary Raftery and the fallout Class Part 1: Contemporary Voices in Irish Literature Class : Contemporary Voices in Irish Literature 3

4 Week 4 National Gallery visit Class Irish Identity in the 21 st Century Little Museum of Dublin visit Class Part 1: The emergence of 21 st century Ireland Part 2: Contemporary Ireland in Context. Class Economics and the recession, boom, bust cycle Assessment Due Program Ends 4

5 Selected Readings Allen, Kieran. (2000) The Celtic Tiger: The myth of social partnership in Ireland: Manchester University Press: Manchester Bartley, Brendan & Rob Kitchin Eds. (2008) Understanding Contemporary Ireland: Pluto Press: London Bew, P. et al (1979) The State in Northern Ireland : Manchester University Press: Manchester Brown, Terence (2004 Rev. Ed.) Ireland: A Social and Cultural History: London Crowley, Ethel & Jim Mac Laughlin Eds. (1997) Under the Belly of The Tiger: Class, Race, Identity and Culture in Global Ireland: Elo Press: Dublin Fanning, Bryan (Ed): (2006) Immigration & Social Change in The Republic of Ireland: Manchester University Press: Manchester Routledge: London Kearney, Richard. (1997) Postnationalist Ireland: Politics, Culture, and Philosophy: Routledge: London Lundy, Derek. (2006) Men That God Made Mad: A Journey Through Truth, Myth and Terror in Northern Ireland: Jonathan Cape: London McLaughlin, J. Ed (1997) Location and Dislocation in Contemporary Irish Society: Cork University Press: Cork Mulholland, Marc. (2002) The Longest War: Northern Ireland s Troubled History: Oxford University Press: Oxford McWilliams, David. (2005) The Popes Children: Ireland s New Elite: Gill & Macmillan: Dublin O Sullivan, E. & Mary Raftery (2002) Suffer the Little Children: The Inside Story of Ireland s Industrial Schools: New Island Books: Dublin Tovey, Hilary. & Perry Share. (2000) A Sociology of Ireland: Gill & Macmillan: Dublin Further Reading Ireland's Cohesion Policy National Strategic Reference Framework Interreg IVA Cross-border Programme for Territorial Co-Operation Peace III EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation Growing Regions in a Growing Europe Investing in Europe's Future ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2009 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2008 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2007 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2006 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2006 Appendices ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2005 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2004 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2003 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2002 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report 2000 &

6 ERDF Financial Control Unit Annual Report Irish Independent Newspaper Archives and Recent Irish Times Newspaper Archived and Recent Journal Articles will be distributed each class for reading and class discussion 6