Material Culture

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course deals with aspects of vernacular material culture in Ireland, including vernacular architecture, traditional technologies and foodways. It is a wide-ranging exploration of the physical manifestations of tradition as expressions of regional culture within its Irish and European context. Issues discussed will include the use of local resources, the role of innovation and adaptation in traditional architecture, farming and foodways, and the impact of family and social structure on material culture.