GBL 259 IRELAND: LITERATURE, CULTURE AND HISTORY
This course explores the world of Irish literature through a study of culture, history, and landscape. The course examines the Irish culture formed from centuries of oppression through the eyes of 20th century writers, including W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. Site visits to major places of artistic and historic relevance such as Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Derry, and Dublin are included. Come see how Irish literature reflects Irish life and Irish land!
Cross Listed Courses
ENG 253
Course Types
Civilization or Expression (Literature); One ELR unit
Offered
Offered winter.
Notes
Application, acceptance and additional travel fee required. Counts as an English elective.