Students minoring in Irish Studies are given opportunities to:
Learn about:
- The general history of Ireland and the Irish diaspora
- The distinctive literary achievements of the Irish
- Irish achievements in cinema and dance
- Historical, religious, and moral issues in contemporary Irish politics
- The intersection/intermingling of Celtic and Christian worldviews
- The connection of Irish struggles for freedom and self-determination to similar struggles in the United States and around the world
Develop:
- Their ability to perform research into several distinct aspects of the Irish experience
- Their ability to compose well-written and thoughtful essays on Irish history, politics, religion, and culture
- Their ability to evaluate and appreciate Irish achievements in the arts
- Their ability to make connections across disciplines, countries, and cultures
Value:
- The Irish struggle against cultural and political oppression and its relation and continuing relevance to similar struggles around the world
- The distinctive contributions of the Irish to European, American, and world civilization.