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SUMMER SESSION IRELAND AND N. IRELAND: Past, Present & Future Summer 2010 Faculty Director Tentative 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 and natural places of interest. Program datesMay 22 - June 12, 2010 FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S)University of Missouri faculty member, James Scott, MU International Center, will accompany the students to Ireland and Northern 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 view some of the country's finest films 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. Dr. Scott has 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
Program participants will take the two following courses through the Truman School of Public Affairs (TSPA) at the undergraduate or graduate level for a total of six MU credits: TSPA 4001/7001 Section I - Facing the Future: Ireland's Response to Economic Crisis (3). Students may choose to list their course under ONE of the following academic units:
This course investigates the actions Ireland takes to shape its economic future. At a time of global crisis, this is an extraordinary opportunity for students interested in public service. For most of the 20th century, Ireland was isolated, parochial and poor. Young people who wanted to make something of their lives emigrated to other parts of the world. They had no future at home. By the new Millennium, Ireland reversed these trends, embraced globalization, experienced unprecedented economic growth, and attracted investments and new immigrants from around the world. Now the Irish economy is on the brink of collapse. How did Ireland get there? What went wrong? How do the Irish people feel? What can they do to restart their economy, manage debt, overcome doubts and fears, and build consensus and collective confidence on next steps? What is the role of government? What are the real prospects for recovery? What can we learn from their experience? This course addresses these questions through reading, guest presentations, class discussions and personal observations while travelling in Ireland. TSPA 4001/7001 Section II - The Path to Peace: A Survey of Irish Conflict - on Film (3). Students may choose to list their course under ONE of the following academic units:
This course surveys one hundred years of Irish identity conflict on a path to peace. An appreciation of this conflict is essential to our understanding of Irish culture. 
Many Americans are fascinated by the Irish people. Our images of Irish wit and humor, melancholy, creativity and perseverance all strangely attract us. However, Irish history and identity are inextricably linked to centuries of struggle for economic, political and cultural domination. If we want to know more about Ireland, we have to study this conflict. The conflict is such a "wicked problem" that few of us take time to wrestle with the issues. This course makes the conflict more accessible by studying its history through films. Through film screenings, background materials, guest presentations and personal observations, it sharpens critical thinking and stimulates cross-cultural communication skills. Academic creditStudents will enroll in two courses for a total of 6 credits. All students will be enrolled in actual MU courses. All students are guaranteed to receive MU credit for successfully completed courses; however, students must work with their academic advisor(s) to obtain pre-approval as to how courses might fulfill degree requirements. MU Students - Grades will calculate into students' MU GPA and appear on students' MU transcripts when grades are recorded by the Faculty Program Director. Students must work with their academic advisor(s) to obtain pre-approval as to how the courses might fulfill degree requirements. Non-MU/Visiting Students - Transcripts will be issued from MU and can be mailed to students' home universities. Students must work with their home universities to determine how credit from the program will transfer. The MU International Center will issue ONE transcript per student to one domestic address, as indicated on the student's Non-MU Student Application for Study Abroad. Additional MU transcripts for study abroad must be requested and purchased from the MU Registrar. 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. EXCURSIONSThe program will include travel to Dublin, Derry, and Galway along with many day trips to including a visit to Belfast. Students will visit ancient archeological sites and historical places of interest, go on guided tours, and take a few hikes in the Irish countryside. 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, cosmopolitan city that maintains an important connection to its history. As the capital of Ireland, Dublin is where key decisions are made in the public, private, and voluntary sector. In Dublin, students will meet decision makers and tour the city. Derry, Northern Ireland is a wonderful city experiencing continual change. In Derry, students will study the Troubles in Northern Ireland, visit sites that are key to understanding the conflict, and observe how Northern Ireland is dealing with economic crisis. Students will also enjoy walking tours around the cities of Derry and Belfast and to sites of natural beauty like Grianan of Aileach and Giants Causeway. 
Galway, Ireland is a charming Irish city of quaint buildings, winding streets, and nearby countryside. In Galway, students will study how Ireland is facing the future. The visit will provide students with 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 MU students normally receive for 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. Non-MU students are NOT eligible for financial aid or scholarships from MU, except for the Non-Missouri Resident Scholarship (see below). Non-MU students should work with their home universities’ Study Abroad and Financial Aid offices to research financial aid and scholarship options. Non-Missouri Resident Student Scholarship - The University of Missouri International Center offers a scholarship opportunity for all Non-Missouri Residents (MU and Non-MU students) participating on this Faculty-Led program. The scholarship equals approximately half the total of the "Non-Missouri Resident Tuition" of their program. Students must first be accepted to and participate in the program in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Non-Missouri Resident Students must complete the Non-Missouri Resident Scholarship Application APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATIONStudy Abroad AdvisorJennifer Kirchgasler Faculty Program Director(s)James Scott TRAVEL INFORMATIONCity and RegionForiegn Embassy(ies) in the USADepartment of StateTourismBROCHURE |
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