Universität Wien

120015 VO Cultural Studies - MA M01 (2014W)

Irish Studies: An Introduction

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

NB: Students with a special interest in Irish Studies may also consider registering for this course:

160015 VO Soziolinguistik der keltischen Sprachen - "Ulster-Scots & the Scots in Ulster: An Introduction to Language, History & Culture", offered by the Department of General Language and Linguistics (Blockseminar; exact dates tba).

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 12.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This series of lectures will address a wide range of topics relating to Irish history, society and culture and will be structured around the following core subjects: Irish History (from mythological times to the present), Cultural Geography and Folklore, 'The Troubles', The North, Celtic Tiger Ireland, The Languages of Ireland, Irish Cinema, Images and Stereotypes of Irishness.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

It is the aim of this lecture course to supply basic background information for the study of Irish literature and culture (what used to be known as 'Landeskunde') and to provide an introduction to the tools and methodologies of Irish Cultural Studies.

Examination topics

Lecture course; classroom discourse will be supplemented by visual aids (excerpts from documentary and feature films).

Reading list

Further material for obligatory and ancillary reading will be provided on an e-learning platform. Therefore, students are asked to familiarise themselves in advance with the MOODLE platform. For introduction and self-guided tour, please see <https://elearning.univie.ac.at/>.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812, MA 844;
Code: MA 1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-5260

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