Dublin, Ireland: A Brief Literary History
ENGL 288J / 388J, 3 credits

Excursion Highlights

  • Newgrange (Neolithic passage tomb), Tara, Boyne River Valley
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, St. Stephen's Green
  • Old Parliament, Trinity College (Book of Kells)
  • Abbey Theatre. Kilmainham Gaol
  • Joyce Center, Writers' Museum, Joyce Tower
  • National Library, National Museum, National Gallery

Course Itinerary

15-22 October 2011
Dublin, Ireland
Register now through 25 September

Irish novelists, playwrights, and poets have forged one of the greatest bodies of literature in the English language. Discover a city, culture, and literary history that resonate to this day.

Topics include:

  • 20th century writers, such as James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, and Lady Gregory
  • Site visits include the Dublin Writers Museum, James Joyce Center, Trinity College, and the Book of Kells
  • Theatre performances at the famous Abbey Theatre

Faculty member: Dr. Alison Goeller, e-mail agoeller@faculty.ed.umuc.edu

May apply toward credit for English, humanities, or electives.
Prerequisite: WRTG 100 Introduction to Writing

Accommodation and transportation

For your convenience, UMUC coordinates the hotel and excursion arrangements for a flat fee of $550 per student per field study course. This fee will be charged to your student account and covers seven nights of lodging (double occupancy room), as well as local transportation costs and entry to all excursions. Single rooms are available upon request for an additional fee of $200.

The $550 fee does not include travel to and from the city where the course is held. Students must make their own travel arrangements to the course.

Textbooks and course materials

Textbooks can be ordered through webText Europe - a secure, online textbook service designed to make your textbook ordering quick and simple. You can also receive on-site assistance from your local field representative. For a detailed listing of required textbooks and early reading assignments, please see the current course syllabus found in the schedule.

Registration details

You may register for the 3-credit field study course with your local field representative or online at MyUMUC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMUC Field Study Office at DSN 314-370-6762, CIV +49-(0)6221-3780, or e-mail fieldstudies@europe.umuc.edu.

Important!

Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local field representative or the Field Study Office in Heidelberg that the course will be held as scheduled. Students who drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline will be charged a fee of $100.

Last updated: 6 July 2011