2011 Early Summer: May 16, 2011 to May 31, 2011
2011 Late Summer: July 11, 2011 to July 26, 2011
Price Without Airfare: $3,395
Price including Airfare: $4,195
Application Deadline: February 25, 2011
Early Application Deadline: $100 Discount for applications received by February 11, 2011!
Credit: 3 hours
Ireland: Its green hills, quaint villages, dramatic coast and vibrant capital call to people around the globe to visit, in fact to return home. Ireland’s rich and complex history helps to explain both the love many people feel for the Emerald Isle and why more people of Irish descent live outside its shores than in it. Join CCSA for two weeks in May or July to explore this land so many Americans can trace at least some of their ancestry back to. While locations and field trips are matched to course content, both programs split time between Dublin and western Ireland, with the late program generally also including some stops along the southern coast.
By combining this intensive study abroad experience with course-specific directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the program, students may earn three semester hours of college credit.
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
Participants in the Ireland Program reside in local hotels and dormitories. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at an additional price. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals are included in the program price.PROGRAM COSTS
For those making their own flight arrangements, the price of the Early or Late Ireland program is $3395. This includes internal transportation between program sites, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, insurance, and some additional meals. Please note in making transportation arrangements:
- the in-country portion of the Early Ireland program begins in Dublin on May 17th and ends in Shannon on May 31st.
- the in-country portion of the Late Ireland program begins in Dublin on July 11th and ends in Shannon on July 26th.
For those traveling on a flight arranged by CCSA, the price of the Early or Late Ireland Program is $4,195. This includes round-trip transportation from designated cities, airport transfers, internal travel between program sites, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, health insurance and some additional meals.
Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $600 should be budgeted for meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.
Tuition is not included in the program costs detailed above. Please refer to Registration/Tuition & Fees for additional information. All prices are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 25, 2011 application deadline, as priority is given to early applications. Notification regarding acceptance to the program will be sent shortly after receipt of the application and deposit in the CCSA central office.
For students from outside the CCSA consortium, notification will follow receipt of the application, deposit and additional application materials. Confirmation of specific course selection will be provided approximately three weeks after the application deadline.
NOTE: A $100 reduction in the program price will be awarded to those who submit their applications before or on February 11, 2011. This discount will be applied to the final payment due on April 20, 2011.
- A $200 deposit is due at the time of application.
- A first payment of $1900 to cover the airline ticket price and deposits on arrangements in Ireland is due by the application deadline date, February 25, 2011.
- The second and final payment of $2095 with airfare, $1295 without airfare, plus single room price (if applicable), is due by April 20, 2011.
Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy. Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee. CCSA also accepts Visa and MasterCard.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following is a description of the course of study offered for this CCSA program. Applicants may register for courses offered by professors from any member institution. Students are encouraged to e-mail faculty to learn more about the classes.
(EARLY SUMMER)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/WRITING
The Juice of the Barley: Travel Writing Ireland
How will kissing the Blarney Stone change your life? From Temple Bar to Abbey Theater, Dublin is chock-full of characters. Meet one of them. Become one of them. Explore the theater, culture and pub scene in Dublin, as you navigate the intersection of life and literature, talking to guitarists and shopkeepers, writing travel narratives and character sketches. Drinking songs have a rich tradition in Irish literature. Experience their rhythm. Toast the Land of Saints and Scholars! If you love writing, Go Bragh with Erin! Make this your pilgrimage to lock lips with the stone of eloquence.
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Amy Wright, [wrighta@apsu.edu], Austin Peay State University)
HISTORY
The Great Irish Famine
The ghosts of the Great Famine of 1845-50 still haunt Ireland. Abandoned “famine villages” dotting the west coast, “roads to nowhere” built as government relief projects, mournful songs played in thatch-roofed pubs – the remnants of the calamity that defined modern Ireland are everywhere. But what does the famine mean in today’s fast-paced, modern Ireland? And what do we know about how such a catastrophe happened in the heart of the world’s most prosperous empire? This course will answer these questions by visiting famine sites across Ireland and exploring the latest historical research into the causes and consequences of Ireland’s greatest tragedy. Prerequisite: one semester European, Western or World History
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Mark Doyle, [mdoyle@mtsu.edu], Middle Tennessee State University)
MUSIC
Irish Music
Come to Ireland to study Irish music! The Irish have a centuries-old knack for music-making and dancing, from “The Minstrel Boy” and “Londonderry Air” and to U2 and Riverdance. Dublin and Galway offer a wealth of opportunities to hear live performances by professional and amateur musicians and dancers. Students will attend and review/critique a tentative minimum of four live music events on site in Ireland, attending such events as concerts and dance performances, pub music-making, church services, and the Galway Early Music Festival. Study will include a brief survey of the history of Irish music and its cultural context.
(3 cr. hrs., LD/UD, Dr. Ann L. Silverberg, [silverberga@apsu.edu], Austin Peay State University)
RELIGION
Celtic Spirituality: The Last 3000 Years
Would you like to wander among the Celtic ruins in the Irish countryside while you study the beliefs and history of Ireland, both ancient and modern? Would you like to learn about the pre-Christian and Christian Celts even as you are looking at famous Celtic burial mounds and beautiful stone crosses? Would you like to tour the Guinness brewery after reading why the founder was considered to be a great Christian man because he brewed beer? Join us for “Celtic Spirituality: The Last 3000 Years.”
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Ann Coble, [ann.coble@belmont.edu], Belmont University)
(LATE SUMMER)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/HUMANITIES
Vampires, Castles & Paranoia: Exploring Gothic in Ireland
Would you like to experience the gothic firsthand? Imagine exploring the intricate ruins of majestic castles, hearing stories of mysterious prisoners as you wander through spooky jails and gaze upon stunning cathedral walls. Each of these exciting activities will be part of your journey as you discover the history and culture of Ireland, birthplace of Gothic. By visiting sites such as Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol and the Aran Islands, and reading gothic classics (including Dracula) penned by Irish authors, students will learn about the gothic tradition that encompasses not only literature, but also art, architecture, photography, film and theatre.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Julie M. Barst, [julie.barst@sdstate.edu], South Dakota State University)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/MYTHOLOGY
Celtic Mythology
Immerse yourself in Celtic mythology as we travel through the ancient landscape of Ireland and visit sites sacred to the Celts, experiencing the deep Celtic connection between the land, the sea, and the stories. We’ll study ancient Irish myths and sagas and the culture of the Celts in Ireland, an island which (unlike Britain) the Romans never conquered and which is steeped in tradition to this day. We’ll trace parallel Celtic traditions in stories from Wales and from Brittany in France, and we’ll see how the foundations of the Grail legend and the marvels of the legend of King Arthur grew from myths told first by the ancient Irish bards. Those of you who enjoy the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and J. K. Rowling will often recognize elements from Celtic mythology; these modern myth-makers, too, appreciate the spectacular imagination and the wonderful magic of Celtic mythology.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Ann Bliss, [blissa@wou.edu], Western Oregon University)
HISTORY
Renaissance & Revolution: The Road to Irish Nationalism
Ireland is often said to be inextricably linked to its history and literature. This course examines the “Makers of Irish Nationalism” in the context of the world in which they lived. You will visit such cities as Dublin, Waterford, Cobh, Killarney, Galway and Ennis.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Raymond G. Hebert, [raymond.hebert@thomasmore.edu], Thomas More College)
MUSIC BUSINESS/MUSIC/CREATIVE WRITING
The Craft of Irish Songs and Songwriting
Songwriting is a craft that can be studied, appreciated and experienced by musicians and non-musicians alike. Students participating in this study abroad experience will engage in experiential learning by listening to live and recorded Irish music and engaging in discussions with Irish songwriters and musicians. In addition, students will spend time engaging in idea gathering, creative writing, and structured group songwriting projects with assistance from experienced Irish songwriters and musicians. All students will return home with a portfolio of songs and song ideas that will prove invaluable to their pursuits in songwriting.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Stephanie R. Taylor, [srtaylor@mtsu.edu], Middle Tennessee State University)
NURSING/HEALTH CARE
Experience an Inside View of the Irish Health Care System
Experience nursing and health care in Ireland! Examine how the Irish health care system operates and the educational preparation and role of the health care team members. Explore the influence of history on the cultural health practices of the Irish citizens as you visit both private and public health care facilities and interact with consumers of health care.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. M. Susan Jones, [susan.jones@wku.edu], Western Kentucky University)