PROGRAM OF STUDY
Study Abroad in Ireland is part of the International Education program at Mesa Community College.
This program offers students the opportunity to accumulate university transferable credits while
being immersed in the magnificently rich culture of Ireland. Students spend four weeks surrounded
by the opulent splendor of the Emerald Isle while studying the history, anthropology, literature, and
religious traditions of this ancient land.
Program Essentials:
- Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Phoenix to Ireland
- Ground transportation from airport to Athlone
- Housing in Athlone (see "Location" page for more details)
- Weekly excursions to major historic/literary sites
- On-site computer lab
- Cost: $4,000.00 (estimated USD, see the Fine Print)
- Click here for the ITINERARY - See some of the places you will visit
Courses Offered:
Participants are required to enroll in at least six hours (two courses) and may choose from the following 2009 offerings (those participating in both sessions
may take one course each session):
SESSION I: Friday May 29, - Monday June 29, 2009
- ART 295DC/13487 Studio Art (Digital Photography) - MTWR 11:10am-1:40pm, (Farwell)
- ENH 290/16945 Modern Irish Literature and Culture - MTWR 8:30-11:00am, (Aldridge)
- HIS 251/TBA History of Ireland: Ancient to Medieval - MTWR 1:50pm-4:20pm, (TBA)
- STO 290/14394 Irish Storytelling - MTWR 8:30-11:00am, (Warren)
- REL 250/14300 History of Religion in Ireland: Ancient to Early Medieval - MTWR 11:10am-1:40pm, (Vaughan)
SESSION II: Friday July 3, - Monday August 3, 2009
- ART 295DC/11010 Studio Art (Digital Photography) - MTWR 8:30-11:00am, (Farwell)
- ASB 231/11013 Archaeological Field Methods - MTWR 8:00am-4:30pm (This is a three week archaeology field school held in conjunction with
the Discovery Programme's Rural Medieval Settlement Project in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. Please
contact Dr. Shereen Lerner for full details. There is an additional transportation fee associated with
this course, and we will only have room for 10 students in this class; click here for more details.)
- HIS 254/16890 Modern History of Ireland - MTWR 1:50pm-4:20pm, (TBA)
- MHL 149/12437 Traditional Irish Music - MTWR 1:50pm-4:20pm, (Moore) There is an additional activity fee associated with
this course; click here for more details.
- MUP 181/12440 Chamber Music Ensemble - MTWR TBA, (Moore) Special Note: click here for more details.
- REL 251/11358 History of Religion in Ireland: Medieval to Modern - MTWR 11:10am-1:40pm, (Ursic)
