Universität Wien

120080 VO CRS: English-Speaking World (2008S)

Irish Studies: an introduction

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Anrechenbar als 701 gem. UniStG-Diplomstudienplan sowie als Vorprüfungsfach K701 für Studierende nach dem alten Studienplan.

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 18.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 25.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 01.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 08.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 15.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 22.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 29.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 06.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 13.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 20.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 27.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 03.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 10.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 17.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Tuesday 24.06. 16:00 - 18:00 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 subjects: Irish History (from mythological times to the present), 'The Troubles', Northern Ireland/The North of Ireland, Celtic Tiger Ireland, Geography, Folklore, Language, Society and Politics, Diaspora and Irishness, Music, Literature, Film and the Media.

Assessment and permitted materials

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 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).
Requirements for credit: written final test.

Reading list

A reader and supplementary material will be provided on an e-learning platform. Therefore, students are asked to familiarise themselves in advance with the Blackboard Vista platform; for introduction and self-guided tour, please see
https://www.univie.ac.at/ZID/elearning-infos-studierende/

Association in the course directory

405, 701, K701

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