Irish Studies Minor
The Department of English offers an interdisciplinary minor in Irish Studies, which provides students access to instruction in Irish language, history, literature, and culture. This academic and artistic approach to Irish culture involves an interdisciplinary and inter-collegiate collaboration that brings together leading scholars in the humanities and the creative arts.
Minor - Irish Studies
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | 11 | |
| Irish Literature Course | 3 | |
| Minor Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 20
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: Irish Studies students must earn at least 18 credits. These credits will include both the required coursework and electives.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| IRSH 101 | Elementary Irish | 4 |
| IRSH 102 | Elementary Irish II | 4 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| The Irish | ||
| Literature in the Irish Lang | ||
| Irish/N Irish Literature | ||
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Irish Literature Course
Note: LIT 331 can count for the Irish Studies minor when the course focuses on an Irish author (e.g. James Joyce).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Literature in the Irish Lang | ||
| Irish/N Irish Literature | ||
| Topics in Irish Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Major Author/s | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Minor Electives
Notes:
- Irish Theater is offered intermittently through the College of Visual and Performing Arts as THTR 391.
- Students who wish to continue with Irish language through the 202 level may do so, but only Irish language IRSH 103 and IRSH 201 can count for minor electives.
- LIT 376 & LIT 391 may count toward the Irish Studies minor when the topics cover Irish themes, content, and literature.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Dance Forms: Irish | ||
| Elementary Irish III | ||
| Intermediate Irish I | ||
| Topics in Irish Studies | ||
| Special topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Literature & Other Disciplines | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Special Topics/Experimental Courses | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-