| Course Name |
Irish Celtic Studies & Folklore - Introduction to Irish Cultural Studies |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
IRST10020 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
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| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 12
Small Group 10
Specified Learning Activities 30
Autonomous Student Learning 48
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will include:
- seminars
- in-class discussions
- active learning
- critical analysis
- essay writing
- reflective writing |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:
IRST10010
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+IRST10020 Introduction to Irish Cultural Studies
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module considers key themes, topics, debates and controversies in irish culture, focusing particularly on the representation of Irishness and Irish culture in literatur...
Hide-IRST10020 Introduction to Irish Cultural Studies
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module considers key themes, topics, debates and controversies in irish culture, focusing particularly on the representation of Irishness and Irish culture in literature, film, drama and art history. Some key issues that will be explored include: Cultural Nationalism; The Literary Revival; The Myth of the West; Dublin in cultural representation; Gender and Nation; Commemoration and Memory; Institutional Abuse Scandals; Race and Immigration; Class; Prosperity, Recession, and Austerity. The aims of the course are as follows:1) To introduce students to the major questions addressed in current studies of Irish Culture 2) To lay the foundation for students' further work in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses in the study of Irish Culture at levels 2 and 3.3) To develop critical and analytic skills for the study of culture.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:1. Identify key issues in the study of Irish Culture 2. Identify a variety of different approaches to these issues 3. Question the ways in which Irish Culture is defined4. To analyse a variety of cultural practices, observing both interconnections and distinctions 5. Analyse the course texts in the context of 1 and 4 above. 6. Identify their own interests and the basis on which they will make further course choices in this area.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
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