IrelandFs Edge: Ireland's Island and Gaeltacht Culture

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course explores the society, culture, heritage and literature of Gaeltacht communities (Irish speaking communities) and uses the Aran Islands, Irish speaking islands off Ireland's west coast, as it's case study. Students will learn about Gaeltacht life, culture, traditions, historic landmarks and efforts to modernize the communities. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach by studying film and television, visual arts, performing arts, archeology, folklore, history, politics and literature to deconstruct the competing and conflicting images of the communities. This course includes a travel component. Students will visit the Aran Islands to deepen their knowledge of the area and carry out independent research. Students taking this class must be enrolled in or have completed IRLL/ IRST 10101 Beginning Irish I.