studying abroad in limerick, ireland

7/28/2019 Studying Abroad in Limerick, Ireland

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businesscultural studieseducation

engineeringgeography

historyinformatics & electronics

Irish studiesliterature

managementmarketing

music

political sciencepsychology

sciencesociology

Traditional Irish musicPlus special programs in: aeronautical engineering

equine scienceinsurance

physical educationpublic administration

sport scienceadditional course offerings available

EligibilityOpen to college freshmen,

sophomores, juniorsand seniors

minimum 2.9 GPA2.75 GPA and above

considered on a case by case basis

Application Deadlinesfall 2013May 15spring 2014October 15

Scholarshipsavailable!See page 12for details

University of Limerickwith visit to Dublin - Special Programs availableacademic year , fall or spring semester

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The beautiful country of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is a wonder-ful place to spend a semester studying abroad. Its history is fas-cinating, stretching back many centuries to its rst settlers, theCelts and then the Vikings before being settled by the Normansand then the English. Ireland is famous for its culture, includingmusic, dance and literature. The Irish countryside is spectacularwith beautiful farms and ancient castles. Above all, Irish peopleare very hospitable and welcome their American guests, manyof whom had Irish ancestors who emigrated to the UnitedStates. Low cost airlines provide affordable ights from Shannonto many European cities, including London, Paris, Madrid, Milan,Rome and Athens.Study in Limerick, the third largest city of the Emerald Isle; apopular destination for Americans and visitors from around theworld. Its ideal location on the picturesque West Coast of Irelandmakes Limerick an attractive option.Ireland has a rich cultural heritage with its own distinctive lan-guage (Gaelic), music, culture, sports and a worldwide reputa-tion for hospitality. Cad mle filte romhat! A hundred thousandwelcomes!

The AIFS Limerick ExperienceChoos from a wid rang of cours s Earn up to 15 creditsin Irish Studies or choose from hundreds of courses offered bythe University of Limerick. The courses listed in this catalog arejust a sample of the courses available. Special programs are alsoavailable including aeronautical engineering, equine science andsport science.B a tru Irish stud nt You will get a true taste of the mergingof cultures being fully matriculated into the international studentbody of the University.Truly tak in th cultur Learning does not begin or end in theclassroom. Enjoy local activities including concerts, walking toursand sports activities. See more of Ireland on included excur-sions to Dublin, Aran Islands and the West of Ireland. Plus getto see one of 17 other European cities using your included ightvoucher.

University of LimerickThe University of Limerick is one of Irelands (and Europes)most prestigious universities with 12,500 students. Its park-likecampus is three miles from the city on the banks of the RiverShannon. The location along with the magni cent facilities suchas the Sports Arena, University Concert Hall and Irish WorldAcademy of Music and Dance make this the ideal campus forlearning and recreation. The University is home to the longestpedestrian bridge in Europe which joins the North and Southcampuses.

Limerick , ireLand

Tuitionup to 15 semester credits (subject to course selection) Housingin single rooms in University townhouses on camp

Students share a kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities

Meal allowancefor one meal per day Monday through F 2-day orientationon campus Cultural activitiessuch as: weekly concerts, theater, walki

tours and sports activities

Excursions: Dublin (3 days)

Aran Islands (2 days)

West of Ireland (day trip) Trip of your choice ight voucher to subsidize a trip wit

Europe

Comprehensive insuranceand assistance package Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an o

Resident Director

Pre-departure handbookPlease note fee does not include the non-refundable $95 application fee andrefundable damage deposit. Students choosing the standard option are respomaking their way to and from campus by the scheduled program dates.

Optional Component: AIFS Flight Packageincludes visit to London

Round trip ights U.S. - London, London - Shannon, Shannon - U.round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas. The FPackage also includes a 3-day stopover in London on the way to caSee page 161 for details.

All-Inclusive Program Fee$15,995WithOptional AIFS Flight Packag from $17,415(see page 161

I would recommend this prograto my friends. It helped me becomcomfortable and strong in unkno

situations and made me more assurof myself. The greatest experience of m

life

Kelly Gallois, Dominican Uni

Fee includes:

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160 | Scholarships available - see page 12

Academic YearSePTe Be 1, 2013 A 20, 2014

Fall SemesterSePTe Be 1 DeCe Be 21, 2013

Sunday, S pt mb r 1 Optional overnight ight fromto London*

onday, S pt mb r 2 Arrive London*Tu sday, S pt mb r 3 Sightseeing in London*W dn sday, S pt mb r 4 Optional ight from London t

Shannon.* Transfer to LimericAIFS orientation

Thursday, S pt mb r 5 University of Limerick orientato Friday, S pt mb r 6

onday, S pt mb r 9 Fall semester beginsSaturday, S pt mb r 21 2-day visit to the Aran Islandsto Sunday, S pt mb r 22

Saturday, Octob r 5 Visit to West of IrelandFriday, Nov mb r 22 3-day visit to Dublinto Sunday, Nov mb r 24Saturday, D c mb r 7 Exams beginFriday, D c mb r 20 Fall semester endsSaturday, D c mb r 21 Optional return ight from

Shannon to U.S.*

Spring SemesterJANUA 18 A 20, 2014

Saturday, January 18 Optional overnight ight fromto London*Sunday, January 19 Arrive London*

onday, January 20 Sightseeing in London*Tu sday, January 21 Optional ight from London t

Shannon.* Transfer to LimericAIFS orientation

Thursday, January 23 University of Limerick orientato Friday, January 24

onday, January 27 Spring semester beginsFriday, arch 7 3-day visit to Dublinto Sunday, arch 9Saturday, April 5 Visit to West of Ireland

onday, April 14 Spring breakto onday, April 21Saturday, April 26 2-day visit to the Aran Islandsto Sunday, April 27Tu sday, ay 6 Exams begin

onday, ay 19 Spring semester endsTu sday, ay 20 Optional return ight from

Shannon to U.S.*

Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change. Please note that the figroute may require connections.

* Included or students on the AIFS Flight Package only.

Stay for a ySave $1000See page 27

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E E KE Ec/o International Education Of ceUniversity of LimerickLimerick, Irelandphone: (353) 877850956e-mail: [email protected]

Dia Dhuit!thats how we say hello in Irish (I also speak Englishand a little bit of German). I have been the AIFS Resident Directorsince 2004. I cant wait to show you the beautiful city of Limerick,Im sure youll feel at home right away.I know Limerick very well after growing up here and obtaining aBA and graduate diploma in Adult Education from Mary Immacu-late College, the sister college of the University of Limerick. Youwill nd that while the culture is different, there isnt a signi cantlanguage barrier so your integration into local cultural life will bemuch easier. You can think of me as a support for you both person-ally and academically for any issues that may arise. Its my goal tomake your transition into Irish culture as seamless as possible. Inmy free time you can nd me enjoying a good book or cheering onmy favorite rugby team.During your time abroad I will coordinate all aspects of the programincluding academic planning, housing and social and cultural activties. See you in Limerick!

Your Resident Director

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Living in LimerickYour time in Limerick is centered on the campus, which offersa choice of restaurants, pubs, a modern dance company, theNational Chamber Orchestra and a national art collection. Thecompact nature of the campus fosters a close sense of com-munity among the students and faculty.Ori ntation Acclimate to your surroundings with a 2-dayorientation program on campus at the start of the semester.This is intended to ease the transition for international studentsto Ireland and to life and study at the University. You will beintroduced to the Universitys layout, courses, administrationprocedures, counseling services, library, student services andsports and recreation facilities. In addition, the AIFS ResidentDirector organizes orientation exclusively for AIFS studentsbefore the general orientation. It includes a walking tour ofLimerick and a review of all services and facilities available toAIFS students.Housing The University has ve student villages, whichare a 10- to 15-minute walk from the main classroom build-ings. International students live in townhouses, each housing

eight people. AIFS students are housed in Plassey Village, thenumber one choice with students. One or two AIFS studentslive with 6 or 7 Irish students or other international students toenable integration into the social life of the full-time Irish stu-dents. Students have single rooms and share a kitchen, livingroom and bathroom facilities. Each townhouse has cable T.V.and each room has broadband connection available for no extrafee. Students will be able to experience the Irish communityspirit while living in Plassey Village. The community village halllocated at the heart of the village is also available for events,dinners and parties with your neighbors.AIFS always arranges the best accommodation available forstudents. Changes in housing will be considered only in theevent of health and safety issues.

als You will be provided with an allowance for one mealper day from Monday to Friday. There are 19 University restau-rants and cafeterias on campus, or you can cook at home withroommates and friends. Please note: this is a subsidy and willnot cover the cost of meals in expensive restaurants.Transportation All campus facilities are a walkable distancefrom the student villages. A public bus from the Universitytakes 15 minutes to Limerick city and runs until 11p.m. Publictransportation is inexpensive, as are taxis from the center oftown to the University.Univ rsity Sports Ar na The University has one of the larg-est indoor sports arenas in Ireland, including the only Olympicsized swimming pool in the country. As well as the pool, thearena includes an indoor track; 60-meter sprint track; 4 full-sizecourts for basketball, volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer;45 cardio-vascular machines including treadmills, cycles andcross-trainers; and 35 resistance training machines and freeweight stations. The arena is on campus, a few minutes walkfrom the main academic buildings.

Program with optional AIFS Flight PackageFor your convenience, AIFS will arrange your round-trip airfare(including all fuel surcharges, taxes and fees), meet you at thearrival airport(s) and provide transportation to and from the program site on scheduled arrival and departure dates. Prices forthis option include:All-inclusiv program as sp ci d plus...

Fees by departure cityAtlanta ....................$17,535Boston ......................17,595

Buffalo ......................17,535Chicago ..................... 17,615Cincinnati ..................17,995Dallas ........................17,835Denver ......................17,835Des Moines .............18,035Detroit....................... 17,815Houston ....................17,695Los Angeles ............. 18,015Miami........................17,775

Minneapolis ............$17,655New York/Newark ..... 17,415

Orlando .....................17,435Philadelphia...............17,435Phoenix .....................17,735Pittsburgh .................17,595Raleigh/Durham ........17,795San Francisco............17,755Seattle.......................17,835St. Louis .................... 17,515Washington/Dulles ... 17,615

The prices with airfare listed are subject to change. The ightand transfer portion of the fee will be con rmed at time ofinvoicing. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Flights U.S. to London London to Shannon Shannon to U.S.

Airport transfers Airport to London Hotel London Hotel to Airport Airport to Campus Campus to Airport

London visit 3-day London

stopover on theway to campus

Please note fee does not include the non-refundable $95 application fee and $250 refuable damage deposit.


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Beyond the ClassroomTake a sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will pout some of Londons most famous landmarks including Buham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament athe Tower of London. Have time to explore the city on your where you can take in the gorgeous parks and gardens, see ain the West End or shop for vintage clothes at Camden Mark

Includes accommodations, break ast, sightseeing tour and local guide. Luncdinner are not included.

Dublin (3 days)Included in program fee

Early afternoon departure for Dublin city. Explore the Temarea or visit the Guinness Storehouse. The next day, take a of historical and cultural Dublin, visit the Book of Kells anfree time to explore the countrys capital, better known to tIrish as Baile tha Cliath, town of the hurdled ford. Free to attend a concert or play in one of Dublins nest venues.Visit includes accommodations, break ast, transportation and the services oguide. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Aran Islands (2 days)Included in program fee

Visit the Aran Islands located in Galway Bay off the West Cof Ireland. The three Aran Islands of Inis Mr (Big island),Mein (Middle island) and Inis Orr (East island) are famotheir historical monuments, geological formation and for bone of the few locations in Ireland where the Irish languageIrish Gaelic, is still spoken. Take a ferry to the island and hovernight stay in Inis Mr to experience the history, music,and culture of Ireland. Hire a bicycle to explore this virtualuntouched landscape and visit the Dun Aonghasa Fort whicperched on top of cliffs of 300 ft in height.Transportation (including erry), accommodations, break ast and bicycle hirincluded. Lunch and dinner are not included.

West of Ireland (day trip)Included in program fee

In the fall visit West Limerick, Kerry and Co. Clare. In the visit the seaside town of Lahinch and the Cliffs of Moher. Ichoose, you can engage in additional activities such as histtours and Irish set dancing.Transportation, sightseeing and entrance ees are included. Lunch is not incl

A trip of your choice!Included in program fee

What better way to see more of Europe? You will receive avoucher worth 40 euros to pay all or part of the cost of a triany one of many European cities (depending on space avaiMany low cost ights are available and the price will depeon factors including day and date of booking. The current ldestinations from Shannon airport is as follows:Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Faro, Glasgow (PrestwicCanaria, Lanzarote, Liverpool, London (Gatwick), Londonrow), London (Luton), London (Stansted), Malaga, ManchNantes, Palma de Mallorca, Paris (Beauvais), Tenerife, Ven(Treviso), and Wroclaw.Please note that destinations are subject to change.

Dates and itineraries or all excursions are subject to change.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help youget a true taste of Irish culture, a wealth of cultural activities andexcursions are included in your program fee.There are numerous opportunities to make excursions into the cityand surrounding environment. Students can travel easily by rail andbus throughout Ireland. Other European cities are easily accessiblefrom Shannon airport which is just 16 miles from Limerick.The Resident Director organizes a variety of activities throughoutthe semester such as:Ang las Ash s Walking Tour Visit the sites referenced in FrankMcCourts best-selling book,Angelas Ashes .Traditional Irish usic Night Enjoy traditional Irish music inJavas caf at the University campus. Music is provided by musi-cians from the Universitys renowned Irish World Academy ofMusic and Dance. Experience the sounds of the traditional tinwhistle and bodhrn.Blarn y and Cobh day trip Visit the famous Blarney Stone andCastle in County Cork, where you can kiss the stone which grantsthe gift of the gab. Then visit the town of Cobh where the Titan-ic departed from. The Cobh Heritage Center provides a glimpse ofemigration from Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries.Due to its excellent location within Ireland, there are many activi-ties that you can do in Limerick or nearby. Anci nt historical sit s such as:

Clonmacnoise Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Giants Causeway

Sur ng Fishing with local sh rm n off Loop Head Windsur ng

Cano ing app lling Hors riding class s Th Hunt us um , Limerick National us um of Ir land Night at th Gr yhound rac s or horse racing A day out at Lim ricks food and vari ty mark ts Guinn ss Stor hous King Johns Castl , Limerick Tak part in or watch Ir lands two nativ sports - Hurling

and Ga lic Football exp ri nc on of Ir lands many f stivals from the Limer-

ick Riverfest to Dublins Theater FestivalPlease note that students pay a small additional ee or some o the activities above.

Cultural ExcursionsLondon, England (3 days)Included only for students on the AIFS Flight Package

Begin your semester with a 3-day visit to London en route toLimerick. This will allow you to relax, recover from jet lag and getto know your fellow classmates while touring Englands capital.


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Library The University of Limericks magni cent library openedin 1998 with more than 140,000 books, 7,000 audio-visual itemsand subscriptions to 2,000 journals. The library uses online in-ternational databases and CD-ROMs. One of the databases, theEuropean Documentation Center, holds almost all of cial publications of the European Union.Grad s No AIFS participant is permitted to take a coursewithout receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are notavailable.Students receive letter grades on the following scale:A1 (4.0) and A2 (3.6)B1 (3.2), B2 (3.0) and B3 (2.8)C1 (2.6), C2 (2.4) and C3 (2.0)passing cut-offD1 (1.6) and D2 (1.2)considered compensating fail

F (0.0) and NG (0.0)failIf students have an overall 2.0 average, they are allowed to con-tinue next semesters studies with a D; if the D puts them below2.0, they may not continue. Credits are not awarded for Grades Fand NG.Transcripts Of cial transcripts are issued by the University ofLimerick.

Academic Overview

International students are fully integrated into the student body,

taking the same lecture courses and tutorials with the same as-sessments as home students.Although study abroad students are treated like typical homestudents, you have an advantage: greater freedom of choice inselecting your program of study. You may choose from a widerange of courses in all areas and register across faculties anddepartmentsBusiness, Education, Engineering, Humanities,Science and Computer Science (Information Technology andElectronics). Acceptance on courses is subject only to academicprerequisites, scheduling constraints and limits on enrollment.Att ndanc To receive full credit for courses, AIFS studentsmust attend all classes or provide valid excuses for absences.Comput r acc ss and -mail The Information TechnologyDepartment provides computing, communications, printingand audio-visual services. Students have access to computersinstalled with a wide range of applications that have Internetaccess. Study abroad students receive free e-mail accounts. WiFiis available on campus for students who bring laptops. Broad-band connection is available at the student accommodation forno extra charge. Please note that Macintosh computers are notcompatible.Cours load It is recommended that students take ve coursesduring the semester. Courses are worth 3 credits and meet forapproximately 45 hours per semester.


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Course Descriptions international relations; the Nazi new order and total war; Holoreconstruction and Cold War; 1945: Europes zero hour re-eslishing order: the European economy and culture; the second youth, political protest and cultural revolt; the post-post war sand state; rebuilding the European house: Thatcher and Gorbarace, ethnicity, and memory; after the Wall: the return of EuroLit ratur 315 (eH 4145) fall only (3)Am rican Lit raturA study of major texts in American literature, 17th century to

ent day; concepts of colonial and post colonial writing; the relship between literature and history; issues of language and ideLit ratur 317 (eH 4148) spring only (3)Sci nc Fiction: Lit ratur and FilmIn this module, students engage with key science ction texts critical statements on the genre. Science Fictions aesthetic forand historical development are examined to discern its complemultifaceted relationships to contemporary society. Through vmethods, students will attend to the ways in which Western (especially Anglo-American) economy, politics and culture informshape speci c texts and will explore how Science Fiction shapand critiques societies in which its producers and readers live.

anag m nt 316 ( G 4035) fall only (3)Int rnational anag m ntThe domain of international management, concepts of industrlocation and speci c advantage models of cross-border businemanaging multinationals, mergers and acquisitions and strategalliances, international business networks, coordinating internvalue chains, extended supply chain management, technology sion, subsidiary initiatives, political and cross-cultural issues, ing in developing countries.

ark ting 327 ( K 4438) spring only (3)el ctronic and Int rnational ark tingElectronic marketing, introduction to marketing on the Interneproduct and pricing on the Internet, the Internet as a distributichannel, marketing communications on the Internet, interactivadvertising, relationship marketing through online strategies, oping a website and designing a web presence, online marketistrategies; introduction to international marketing, the interna-

tional marketing environment, market entry strategies, developroducts for international markets, pricing in international mamanaging international channels, international promotion stratplanning and organizing for international marketing. Prerequistudents must have taken other speci ed University of Limerimarketing courses in the fall semester.Psychology 314 (PS 4031) fall only (3)Psychology and ev ryday LifThis module will introduce students to a range of fundamentalretical perspectives and issues in general psychology through amining their relevance in everyday life. Through exploring evissues students will not only learn about theoretical perspectivbut will also gain a basic knowledge of how psychology may bplied. In addition, through exploring some key studies in psycstudents will gain a basic understanding of the main investiga

techniques used by psychologists. The range of topics will inclde nitions of psychology; attachment; sleep, eating, aggressiobiological basis of behavior.Sociology 318 (WS 4011) spring only (3)F minist P rsp ctiv s: An IntroductionThe nature of womens studies; an introduction to the main thecal frameworks (viz Liberal; Radical; Psychoanalysis; Marxistsocialist; Existentialist and post-modern); exploration of topicwork; motherhood; violence etc.) in the context of these frameworks; a critical evaluation of multifactorial frameworks and trelevance in understanding the position of women in Irish soc

Although most students take courses in the Irish Studies program,you may also take courses in any of the six colleges at the Universityof Limerick (listed below). Many more courses are available thancan be listed in this catalogue. Please contact the AIFS AdmissionsOf cer or consult the AIFS website at www.aifsabroad.com for fulldetails of courses available.

FACULT OF A TS, HU ANITIeS & SOCIAL SCIeNCeSHistory, Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, Law, Languages,Literature, Culture & Communication, Politics & Public Administra-tion and Sociology.FACULT OF eDUCATION & HeALTH SCIeNCeSEducation and Professional Studies, Physical Education & SportsSciences.FACULT OF SCIeNCe & eNGINee INGChemical & Environmental Science, Computer Science & Informa-tion Systems, Civil Engineering and Materials Science, Design &Manufacturing Technology, Electronic & Computer Engineering, LifeSciences, Maths & Statistics, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Biomedi-cal Engineering and Physics & Energy.Ke BUSINeSS SCHOOLAccounting and Finance, Economics, Management & Marketing andPersonnel & Employment Relations.

Popular courses selected by previous AIFSstudents have included:Please note that the University course numbers are in parenthesesafter the American equivalent.Cultural Studi s 314 (CU 4121) fall only (3)Introduction to N w dia and Cultural Studi sThis module introduces students to the elds of cultural studies todevelop an understanding of culture from a European perspective.Areas covered include; the concept of culture, the English languagetradition, German theories of culture, French theories of culture,gender and race, psychoanalysis, and culture and communication.Tutorials will take the theoretical aspects and apply them to presentday cultural phenomena.Cultural Studi s 318 (CU 4118) spring only (3)europ an Cin maStudents will study lms from different countries for the waysin which they inform the European tradition. Lectures will coverdifferent periods of European Cinema; Weimer cinema, Italian neo-realism, French New Wave and New German cinema. The tutorialswill study individual lms from the weekly screenings and applytheoretical approaches such as genre, auteur and image analysis.History 302 (HI 4102) spring only (3)

Ir land: volution and Ind p nd nc 1898-1968History of how Ireland emerged from the British Empire in the yearsfollowing 1898. Topics include the importance of the Boer War onIreland, resurgence of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, rise of SinnFein, Larkin and the Union Movement, Connolly and Irish Socialism,1916 Rising, War of Independence, Civil War and Partition, Irelandduring and after the Second World War, the declaration of the Re-public, Civil Rights and the origins of the modern Troubles.History 307 (HI 4082) spring only (3)europ : Soci ty and Gov rnancWar, revolution, restoration 1914-24; democracy/dictatorship andwar 1924-44; American money and reconstruction; decadent decadedepression and sobriety; political mobilization and violence; author-ity restored; conservatism/fascism/Stalinism; the twenty-year crisis:


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Lit ratur 320 (eH 4158) fall only (3)From Jam s Joyc to a v Br nnan: 20th c ntury Irish FictionThe intersection of Irish cultural and social identities and the texts ofJames Joyce, Elizabeth Bowen, Franc OConnor, Kate OBrien andtheir less well known counterparts such as the recently rediscov-ered Maeve Brennan is addressed. The efforts to create an Irishnational culture in the period will be examined through contempo-rary perspectives in literary and cultural theory.

usic 309 ( U 4135) fall only (3)

Irish Traditional usic ISources of traditional music in Ireland, composition and improvisa-tion as creative process, dance music tradition, tune types, instru-ments, stylistic features, contemporary developments, changingconcepts of harmony, emergence of formal group playing anddynamics by incorporating practical instruction in traditional music,dance and song performance.

usic 322 ( U 4136) spring only (3)Irish Traditional usic IIRegional styles in instrumental and vocal traditions in Irish song tradi-tionrepertoire and style, tradition and change in the music of theIrish harp, traditional music and society in contemporary Ireland. Practical instruction in traditional music, dance and/or song performance.Political Sci nc 311 (PO 4013) spring only (3)Gov rnm nt and Politics of Ir landEconomic, social and political change, political culture, constitutionadevelopment, evolution of the party system, electoral behavior,social bases of party support and an overview of principal politicalinstitutions including the presidency, oireachtas, government, taoise-ach and civil service.Political Sci nc 315 (PO 4015) spring only (3)Gov rnm nt and Politics of th europ an UnionDevelopment of the European Community/European Union (EC/EUas a political system from the aftermath of the Second World Waruntil the Maastricht Treaty. The institutional system of the EC/EUincluding the decision-making procedures, the interaction betweenthe EC/EU and the politico-administrative systems of the memberstates and the ongoing debate on institutional reform in the EC/EU.Political Sci nc 323 (PO 4023) fall only (3)

Comparativ europ an PoliticsIntroduction to comparative European politics, a basic understandingof the organization of European governmental systems, the role ofpolitical parties, party families, voting behavior, majoritarian and consensual Democracies and the politics of individual European states.Sociology 326 (SO 4016) spring only (3)Issu s in Cont mporary Irish Soci tyPower, control and legitimacy in Irish society, social differentiation,the media and social control and processes of empowerment, formsof social con ict, dispute processing, dispute context and the publicsphere.

Sociology 319 (S0 4033) fall only (3)Sociology of diaSociology and the analysis of media and communications; TheCon ict Perspective: Ideological analyses of the media; The Inter-actionist Perspective: Analyses of message production; Users andGrati cations and Reception Analysis approaches to the MediaAudience; The Politics of the Popular: TV Drama and the coverageof social issues with speci c reference to Feminist Perspectives onthe media. Media Representation of the Economy: The work of theGlasgow Media Group; Media Representation of Poverty and In-equality; Media Globalization: More Choice or Just More Channels.

I ISH STUDIeS

This multi-disciplinary program provides a comprehensive overviewof Irish life and culture including Irish language and literature, his-tory, folklore, traditional music, politics and sociology. Scheduling isorganized so that con icts are unlikely for students pursuing thesecourses.Ga lic 101 (GA 4115) fall only (3)Irish Languag el m ntary L v lVocabulary, verbal forms and syntactical patterns used frequently inconversational Irish. History of the Irish language and an introduc-tion to early Irish literature.Ga lic 201 (GA 4116) spring only (3)Irish Languag Int rm diat L v lBased on texts and other materials used in Irish post-primaryschools. Content includes aspects of Irish culture.G ography 312 (G 4018) spring only (3)Historical/Cultural G ography of Ir landInterpretation of cultural markers. Study themes of decoding the land-scape, names of places, signatures and people, signs and symbols,landscape as a clue to culture, seeing things and history matters.History 303 (HI 4053) fall only (3)Ir land: 1750-1850Discusses Irelands diverse societies, economies and cultures; thedisunited kingdom and discontented colony. The modernization ofindustry, breaking and making of the union as well as Angliciza-tion 1750-1914 and the failure of economic capacity through to thetriumph of capitalism will be examined.Lit ratur 301 (eH 4111) fall only (3)Th Irish Lit rary vivalExamines Irish writing in English at a crucial stage in its develop-ment. It concentrates on poetry and drama with special attention tothe work of W.B. Yeats; the ction-writing tradition is also studied.Background and context form an integral part of the course.Lit ratur /Sociology 307 (GA 4105) fall/spring (3)Irish FolklorDe nitions of folklore, collection and classi cation, verbal arts, minorgenres, storytelling and narrative genres, indigenous and interna-tional tale types in Ireland, customs and beliefs.Lit ratur 316 (eH 4126) spring only (3)Imagin d Spac s: Irish Cultural T xts

Provides a critical and theoretical examination of Irish culture (bothliterary and media) ranging from early 20th century efforts to createan Irish national culture to contemporary ways of imagining con-temporary Irish identities within culture.Lit ratur 318 (eH 4116) spring only (3)Cont mporary Irish Writing in englishContemporary Irish writing as it relates to the literary scene of theearly part of the century. Major literary, political and social forcesthat helped shape it since then. Selections from contemporarypoetry, drama and ction.

Unique Course OfferingsThe University of Limerick is the only Irish university to offer thesubjects at the undergraduate level:

Aeronautical Engineering Equine Science Insurance Physical Education and Sports Science Public Administration

Please note: Students wishing to take Equine and Sports Science or Phystical Education classes must meet with the Course Leader upon arrival at the University. This meeting is arranged for you by the International Education Division to determine if you are eligible to enroll for particular classes.

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