UMW in DublinIrish Literature & Culture at Dublin City University |
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For four weeks this summer, you have the chance to explore the enchanting city of Dublin, Ireland at the Dublin City University (DCU) International Summer School taking courses in Irish literature, politics, society, and culture. You will be joined by Dr. Gary Richards of UMW’s Department of English, Linguistics, and Communication. Courses are hosted at DCU’s All Hallows Campus, a campus from a different era with spectacular architecture and a quaint atmosphere, but still less than 20 minutes from the heart of Dublin. Students will have the opportunity to study in Ireland’s capital city and explore the beautiful island at large, including Northern Ireland, with multiple academic and cultural field trips throughout the program. Possible excursions include:
AccommodationsStudents will be housed in single rooms on-campus with shared bathrooms and kitchen. A meal plan is also included. CourseworkStudents will earn 6 transfer credits for two 3-credit courses at the Dublin City University (DCU) International Summer School. Students will be enrolled in two courses: James Joyce and William Faulkner: Modernism at the Margins taught by UMW’s Dr. Gary Richards and the DCU course Ireland: Politics, Society and Culture. This course satisfies the Experiential Learning OR Global Inquiry general education requirement by contract with the professor only. Requirements & PrerequisitesThere are no specific prerequisites for this program. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to participate. As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study. It is also open to non-UMW students. ScholarshipsFaculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply). PaymentSee the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award). Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck payment. Credit card payments will incur a 2.75% service fee. There is no service charge for eCheck payments. |
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