The Emerald Isle: Knowledge, Culture, and Identity in Ireland
Program Details
If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Dublin, Galway, Cork, Dingle, Ireland
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2027 |
03/13/27 to 03/21/27
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
What has inspired such a litany of writers to come from a small island on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean? This study away class offers students the opportunity to explore Ireland over the course of ten days. Whether walking the streets of Viking-Era Dublin, witnessing the social phenomena that inspired Sally Rooney’s Normal People, or experiencing the history of Cork and its role as the Rebel Republic in the Irish Civil War, students will be immersed in the culture of Ireland. Spanning two countries, this class will grapple with the cultural forces that have shaped the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Students will visit the four corners of Ireland, learning its history, its colonial past, and envisaging the future of the island, north and south.
The purpose of this class is to disentangle the history and culture of Ireland over ten days and to introduce students to one of the most complex islands in the world. Students will be introduced to question of identity, diaspora, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, to explain what makes Ireland today, both north and south. By the end of the ten days, students will have a more sophisticated appreciation of Irish culture. Moreover, we will spend the final few days thinking about the future of Ireland as it encounters the effects of climate change, right-wing extremism, Brexit, and the question of reunification.
Academic Credit
2 HONR Credits (31500)
Eligibility
This program is open to all Purdue students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Priority may be given to members of the John Martinson Honors College.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated program cost: $2550
- Includes: accommodations; breakfasts; course activities; airport transfers; ground transportation; and international medical insurance.
- Does not include: airfare and some meals.
JMHC Global Enrichment Grants (first round of applications is due 15 October).
Giant Leaps Short Term Scholarship | Study Abroad
Application Deadline
Applications should be received by Oct 1st. Decisions will be made soon after that. A $500 deposit will be required by November 1st.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
