Ireland Chronicled in History, Literature, & Archaeology
North American Institute for Study Abroad
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Location:
| Galway - Ireland | |
Host Institution:
| Academy of Irish Studies at Galway | |
Highlights:
| The Academy of Irish Studies proudly presents the opportunity to trace Ireland's colorful past in three distinct disciplines, from the historical ... | |
Term(s):
| Summer | |
Language:
| English | |
English Instruction:
| Yes | |
Academic Credit:
| (3 - 3) | |
Subject Area(s):
| Archaeology, History, Literature | |
Included:
| Excursions, Housing, Insurance, Meals (All) | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates | |
Description:
| The Academy of Irish Studies proudly presents the opportunity to trace Ireland's colorful past in three distinct disciplines, from the historical Fight for Freedom, to the literary masterpieces of James Joyce, to the archaeological treasures of the Aran Islands. Seasoned lecturers will enlighten students of all ages. Both the June session and the July session will feature excursions to Yeats' Country, James Joyce's Castle, and the capital city of Dublin. The program also features day trips to museums, art galleries and other historical sites related to course topics.
The Struggle for Irish Freedom: This course will investigate the efforts to attain Irish freedom from the initial offerings of Home Rule to the Irish Rising of 1916. Essentially this session will consider the struggle from a non-violent point of view. The section from Easter Sunday 1916 to December 1921 will concentrate on the armed struggle under Pearse and Connolly and the guerrilla war that ensued. Considerable attention will be given to the three main protagonists of that era--Michael Collins, Eamon de Valera, and David Lloyd George. The course concludes at the assassination of Collins during the Civil War in August 1922. This course will include many field trips.
Literary Masterpieces of the Early 20th Century:This course, which will take place during the second half of the month, will look at some of the works of Joyce, Shaw, Yeats and O'Casey.
James Joyce is possibly the most famous writer to come from Ireland, certainly the most unique. His lyrical, experimental prose, swathed in layers of meaning, records more a stream of consciousness than overt actions. His works, such as "Ulysses" and "Finnegans Wake", still challenge and engross readers worldwide.
Throughout his life, George Bernard Shaw wittily challenged the accepted ideas of the time. During a playwriting career that spanned sixty years, plays such as "Pygmalion" and "St. Joan" helped him win a Nobel Prize for literature and secure the reputation of "the best dramatist in the English language since Shakespeare".
William Butler Yeats is considered one of the three English language poets of the twentieth century. Early works such as "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" show his fascination with Irish myth and folklore, while later he concentrated on political and psychological themes. He was founder of the Abbey Theatre, and winner of a Nobel Prize for literature.
Sean O'Casey's best plays combined satirical humor with grim realism, and often caused great controversy; when his best known work, "The Plough and the Stars" was first performed in the Abbey Theatre, the audience rioted. Many of his later works, such as " The Silver Tassie", were considered 'expressionist' in style.
Archaeological Heritage of the Aran Islands: The Celtic Iron Age will be studied using the great stone fort of Dún Aenghusa on the Aran Islands. Monastic ruins and high crosses, from the early Christian Period, survive at var | |
URL:
| http://www.naisa.com/ |
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