The University of Limerick was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. Limerick is an independent, internationally focused university with over 10,500 students. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research. Limerick is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 131 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional earning and working environment. The University of Limerick is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of scholars located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport and with a campus enrollment of some 10,534 students.
The University of Limerick's Summer Schools in Irish Studies offer students the opportunity to experience a worthwhile learning, social and cultural package.
3 Weeks = 3 Credits = 5 Options to Choose From
Students study one course option on a full-time basis over a three week period.
An interdisciplinary option of interest to students of literature, history, folklore, cultural studies and liberal arts. It has three strands: History of Modern Ireland: Irish Literature in English; Irish Folklore and Folklife.
This option will be relevant to students of history, art history, art and film studies, covering the development of Irish and European art from the medieval to the modern (3 credits).
For students of sociology, social anthropology, social policy and cultural studies. Topics included are: Globalization and social change, mass media, immigration and racism, gender, exclusion and inequality.
For students of media and communication studies, film, cultural studies, anthropology, linguistic anthropology, linguistics and sociology. Topics included are: Representing Ireland in Film and Documentary; Sociology of Irish Media; Television and the representation of Gender, Ethnicity and Class. Contemporary Irish Film; Sociolinguistics of Irish Television.
This Summer School will be of particular interest to social science, politics, and pre-law students. It provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the Irish legal system. The School is divided into four sections: the institutions of the Irish state; Irish and European law; criminal law; and law-making and/or legal practice in Ireland. One excursion will include a visit to the Irish Parliament or Courts in Dublin. No prior study of law is required.
The University of Limerick is located in Limerick, the third largest city in Ireland. Founded as a Viking fortress over a thousand years ago, Limerick today contains many architectural reminders of the city's past and offers a variety of cultural, artistic and theatrical events for students. Galway, Clare, Cork, Tipperary, Dublin and Kerry are all within a day's excursion from Limerick. The University of Limerick site was formerly a great estate on the banks of the river Shannon, three miles from Limerick city. Facilities include modern, well-equipped classrooms, a student center with a theater and an art gallery. The University has gained a national reputation for its programs in Business and Engineering, and its campus offers modern, state-of-the-art technology in its programs.
May 26 to June 16, 2010
April 1
Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale or higher, in addition to transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
$4,158 CCIS member
$4,300 Non-CCIS member
Truman requires a $300 deposit deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.
Instructional fees, CCIS and sponsor fees, health insurance, transfers from/to Shannon Airport, B & B accommodations on-campus, lunch each day, membership to the university arena and three excursions with guides
Estimated: Passport, some meals (breakfast and dinner, $750), books, airfare ($1,500), and personal expenses ($1,200)
This summer school has academic rigor with the opportunity to experience contemporary life in Ireland and view some spectacular scenery. Social outings and trips are planned to give students a taste of life in Ireland and the chance to see some of the country's outstanding scenery. Trips to Dublin and to the spectacular County Clare coast are included as well as an End of Summer Schools Barbeque.
Participants will be housed in on-campus accommodations at the University of Limerick. The villages are built in apartment format with six single en-suite study bedrooms in each apartment. Each apartment also includes a shared living area with kitchen and lounge with television. Participants will also be able to avail of the excellent indoor sporting facilities (including a 50 meter swimming pool) in the University Arena and the adjacent outdoor facilities.
"Studying abroad definitely fulfilled my expectations. Being so welcomed into a foreign country was a feeling as if it was a second home."
- Kimberly Brucz
"This is the first time that I was so far away from home for so long. I found it most rewarding that I was able to do this. It makes me feel strong and independent now."
- Corinne Kelly
International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
1-716-375-2574
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asayegh@sbu.edu
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Alci Arias, Assistant DirectorCenter for International Education Abroad Truman State University
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
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alcidean@truman.edu
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All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS Limerick Summer Study Program Sponsors:
St. Bonaventure University
Alice Sayegh, Director,
International Studies
Truman State University
Alci Arias,
Assistant Director, Center for International Education Abroad
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