Irish Studies Minor
The Department of English offers an interdisciplinary minor in Irish Studies, which provides students access to instruction in Irish language, history, literature, and culture. This academic and artistic approach to Irish culture involves an interdisciplinary and inter-collegiate collaboration that brings together leading scholars in the humanities and the creative arts.
Minor - Irish Studies
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 20
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Note: Irish Studies students must earn at least 18 credits. These credits will include both the required coursework and electives.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | 11 | |
| Irish Literature Course | 3 | |
| Minor Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Foundational Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| IRSH 101 | Elementary Irish | 4 |
| IRSH 102 | Elementary Irish II | 4 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
IRSH 249 | The Irish | |
IRSH 345L | Literature in the Irish Lang | |
IRSH 360 | Irish/N Irish Literature | |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Irish Literature Course
Note: LIT 331 can count for the Irish Studies minor when the course focuses on an Irish author (e.g. James Joyce).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits from the following courses: | 3 | |
IRSH 345L | Literature in the Irish Lang | |
IRSH 360 | Irish/N Irish Literature | |
IRSH 380 | Topics in Irish Studies | |
IRSH 491 | Special Topics | |
LIT 331 | Major Author/s | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Minor Electives
Notes:
- Irish Theater is offered intermittently through the College of Visual and Performing Arts as THTR 391.
- Students who wish to continue with Irish language through the 202 level may do so, but only Irish language IRSH 103 and IRSH 201 can count for minor electives.
- LIT 376 & LIT 391 may count toward the Irish Studies minor when the topics cover Irish themes, content, and literature.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
DANC 160A | Dance Forms: Irish | |
IRSH 103 | Elementary Irish III | |
IRSH 201 | Intermediate Irish I | |
IRSH 380 | Topics in Irish Studies | |
IRSH 391 | Special topics | |
IRSH 492 | Independent Study | |
LIT 376 | Lit & Other Disciplines | |
LIT 391 | Special Topics | |
THTR 391 | Special Topics/Exprmtl Courses | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-