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SUMMER SESSION IRELAND AND N. IRELAND: People, Politics, and Places Summer 2010 Faculty Director Tentative Program Dates Application Deadline
INTRODUCTION - FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S) - ACADEMICS INTRODUCTIONProgram Description and Location
The MU International Center and the Truman School of Public Affairs sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program, in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Dr. James Scott, Director of the MU International Center will accompany the group as the Faculty Program Director. This exciting six-credit hour opportunity is open to all MU and Non-MU undergraduate and graduate students. Participants will take courses in public affairs while traveling through Ireland and Northern Ireland, studying courses in sociology and literature. The focus of the courses will be on Irish identity as it evolved from the island's rich history. In the last twenty years Ireland has experienced dramatic and unprecedented social change. How will these changes affect Irish identity in the future? What do these changes teach us about globalization – and American future? We'll seek answers to these questions as we read great literature and explore the places that inspired the writing. The program will include travel to Dublin, Derry, and Galway along with many day trips to surrounding areas. These will include outings to historical, literary, and natural places of interest. Program datesMay 18 - June 4, 2010 (tentative) FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S)University of Missouri faculty member, James Scott, MU Truman School of Public Affairs and Director of the MU International Center, will accompany the students to Ireland. Faculty-Led Programs enrich the study abroad experience as well as the MU campus by providing students opportunities to study other cultures and disciplines in depth while gaining new perspectives on our own society. Faculty leaders serve as mentors, role-models, and resources, as students explore their host institution and country. "This program explores the past, present and (murky) future of Irish culture. We'll read some of the country's finest literature and visit the places in which they're set. Once an island crippled by conflict and poverty, now Ireland finds itself at the center of a global economic crisis. Find out how all these changes happened, and what we can learn from their experience." - James Scott, Faculty Program Director James K. ScottJames K. Scott, Ph.D. is Associate Vice Provost of International Initiatives, and Director of MU's International Center. This campus wide center hosts all international students and scholars, assures compliance with federal immigration standards, manages study abroad programs, reviews and approves all campus agreements with international institutions, and fosters emerging campus international initiatives. Dr. Scott holds joint appointments as Associate Research Professor in the Truman School of Public Affairs and the Department of Rural Sociology. He's travelled extensively in Ireland since 1996. He served as a Senior Scientist on a multi-year, multi-disciplinary community development project in the border region, funded by the European Union Special Program for Peace and Reconciliation. He's organized excellent study tours in Ireland for US policy professionals, MU faculty members and MU students. He loves the Irish culture and countryside, and his favorite city is Derry. ACADEMICSCourses
More information coming soon. Courses will be through the MU Truman School of Public Affairs and will include 6 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework. Academic creditStudents will enroll for two courses for a total of 6 credits. You will be enrolled in actual MU courses and your grades will calculate into your GPA when the credit transfers to MU. Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your academic advisor(s) to obtain pre-approval as to how you might fulfill degree requirements. EligibilityThe Ireland and N. Ireland study abroad trip is open to all students, graduate and undergraduates from all disciplines who are in good academic standing with the university. EXCURSIONS
Students will travel with the group but they will have opportunities to explore some sites independently during their time abroad. Optional tours can be arranged to the beautiful wine country or to a wildlife game park. Participants will travel to several sites where they will have the opportunity to visit historical, literary, and natural places of interest around Ireland and Northern Ireland. Travel might include visits to:
LOCATIONHost ProgramThe MU International Center and the Truman School of Public Affairs sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program with visits to two universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland: Dublin City University and the University of Ulster - Magee. Accommodations and Meals
Students will stay in hotels and university housing in Ireland and Northern Ireland that they will share with one other program participant. Students will be mainly responsible for their own meals.
Host City and Surrounding AreasDublin, Ireland is a dynamic city that maintains an important connection to its history. In Dublin, students will explore the “Literature of the City” as they tour Ireland's capital and study one of the country's most famous authors: James Joyce. A visit to the James Joyce Museum and Tour will be accompanied by discussions of his novel, The Dubliners, along with the literature of other local authors. Students will also be able to connect with Dublin's literary past through a visit to Trinity College and The Book of Kells. Derry, Northern Ireland is a wonderful city experiencing continual change. Students will carry on with their study of land and literature to experience the “Literature of the Troubles,” which is strongly associated with this region. Discussions of Seamus Heaney, William Trevor, Brian Friel, and Jennifer Johnston will be accompanied with walking tours to sites of natural beauty like Grianan of Aileach and the Giants Causeway. 
Galway, Ireland is a charming Irish city of quaint buildings, winding streets, and nearby countryside. In Galway, students will continue to study the “Literature of the Countryside” and its influence on Irish culture. The visit will provide students a view of contemporary Ireland through a tour around the city, while a visit to the nearby Aran Islands will help students better understand the country's Celtic past. Itinerary*Coming soon! FINANCESProgram CostsMU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. As a program participant, you will be charged MU Educational and Technology fees (for the corresponding number of credit hours), and the Program Fee (which includes accommodations, field trips, local transportation, some meals, HTH Health and Sickness Insurance/MEDEX, and administrative costs). You will need to budget extra funds for round trip airfare, extra travel, and personal expenses. See the Program Budget Please note: Amounts listed are anticipated costs based on Summer 2009 amounts and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, tuition increases, changes in the number of student participants, etc. Updated costs for Summer 2010 will be available in November 2009. Final Costs will be published April 2010. Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources
Most financial aid that you normally receive for your classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program. Non-Residents will be billed for MU Non-Resident fees and are eligible for any Non-Resident scholarships. Additional grants, loans, or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program. Please visit the MU Financial Aid Office for more information. The International Center also offers study abroad scholarships for MU students. Scholarship applications are included in the MU Study Abroad Application. APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATIONStudy Abroad AdvisorJennifer Kirchgasler Faculty Program Director(s)James Scott TRAVEL INFORMATIONCity and RegionForiegn Embassy(ies) in the USADepartment of StateTourismBROCHURE |
for more details about the cost of participating in this program.