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Locations: Dublin, Ireland; Galway, Ireland
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Areas of Study:	Creative Writing, Culture, Gender Studies, History, International Studies, Literature, Writing	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Undergraduate GPA:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Residence Hall
Program Type:	Study Abroad

Program Description:

Roukema Center for International Education
Office of Study Abroad & Off-Campus Programs

IRELAND: The Stor(ies) of Ireland

[OVERVIEW]

Term: Summer
Location: Dublin, Aran Islands, and Galway, Ireland
Credits: 4 credits
Disclaimer: All Ramapo College students in good academic and judicial standing are eligible. Students of other U.S. colleges or universities are also eligible.

[COURSE OVERVIEW]

Course Description - "Literature and Film: The Stor(ies) of Ireland" (LITR 210)

Literary and cinematic works will be drawn from the long tradition of Irish poetry, fiction, and drama. Students will also explore the cinematic output of Ireland. The course and international experience will examine the use of narrative as a medium to share the Irish experience, both in Ireland and the United States. Students will explore the inspirations, contexts and spaces storytellers used in the development of their narrative works. Students develop critical skills necessary to explore literary narratives. The course content will be delivered by scholars both from Ireland and the United States.

[ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS]

Book of Kells (Trinity University)
Newgrange Stone Age Passage Tomb - Boyne Valley, Ireland
Inishmore (Aran Islands) including Dún Aonghasa.
Galway area: Coole Park, Thoor Ballylee (Yeats’ home)
Clonmacnoise Monastery
Cliffs of Moher
Poulnabrone
Bloomsday Festival

[ACCOMODATIONS & MEALS]

Students will reside in student residences in Dublin and in hotels during excursions. Students will be placed in double rooms.

[PROGRAM COST]

Program fee for NJ Residents: $4475
Program fee for non-NJ Residents: $5668.80

Program fee includes: round-trip international airfare; comprehensive pre-departure and on-site orientation; health & security insurance; on-site accommodations; all breakfasts; all excursions and entrance fees; and in-country program transportation.
Program fee does not include: US airport transfers; lunches and dinners; personal expenses

Payment Timeline
Application Deadline	Mar. 2
Commitment & $500 Deposit (non-refundable)	Mar. 16
Payment #1: $1325	Apr. 1
Payment #2: $1325	Apr. 15
Payment #3: $1325	May 1

Late Fees : A late fee of $35 will be assessed for each payment not received by the payment deadlines communicated to you by the International Programs Office.
Note : There will be a 3-day grace period before a late fee is assessed.

[SCHOLARSHIPS]

Scholarships are available for eligible applicants: http://www.ramapo.edu/study-abroad/scholarships/

[FACULTY]

Professor Ed Shannon
eshannon@ramapo.edu

[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION]

The Roukema Center for International Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road - ASB123, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA
Telephone: (201) 684-7533
E-mail: goabroad@ramapo.edu