YOUR SUMMER BEGINS

NUI GALWAY International Summer School 2020 1 Join us this summer in Galway, the European Capital of Culture 2020 and immerse yourself in a University city that is alive with passion and pride. A place where learning and life come together as one.

Welcome to the NUI Galway International Summer School, which off ers a range of courses in Irish Studies, Education in , , Ecology, Business, Geology and Archaeology.

Our courses give you a rich and diverse perspective of your subject area and are taught by lecturers and education professionals who have an indepth knowledge of their specialism and are excited to share in your learning journey. Through simulating lectures, workshops and educational fi eld trips you will experience a teaching environment that encourages debate, learning and new ways of thinking, providing you with new knowledge and skills which will remain with you for life.

NUI Galway is part of a city with a big heart and soul. Galway is a vibrant coastal city, which hosts an enchanting array of summer festivals each year and attract visitors from all over the world. As Galway is within easy access to many parts of Ireland, you will also have an opportunity to visit other regions during your trip.

I look forward to welcoming you as a student to NUI Galway and wish you a wonderful stay in the West of Ireland. The programme team is here to facilitate your learning and to help you experience student life in a new setting. I hope that your learning experience in NUI Galway brings you both personal and professional enhancement.

Nuala McGuinn Director, International Summer School

2 CONTENTS

1. Irish Studies ...... 4

2. Irish Language...... 6

3. Education in Ireland...... 7

4. Ecology...... 8

5. Business and International Management...... 9

6. Achill Archaeological Field School...... 12

7. Caherconnell Archaeological Field School...... 13

8. Galway Archaeological Field School...... 14

9. Irish Field School of Prehistoric Archaeology...... 15

10. General Information...... 16

11. Festivals in Galway...... 17

12. Did you Know?...... 18

3 Irish Studies looks at the diversity of ‘Irishness’ through literature, IRISH STUDIES culture, history and language. This programme gives a comprehensive ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: introduction to the area, taking elements from all the contributing Dr Méabh Ní Fhuartháin disciplines and providing a series of complementary integral educational field trips. The seminars focus on key themes, such as Identity, Emigration and Religion, as well as providing a range of elective courses, as outlined.

COURSE CONTENT SS117 Irish History: Conflict, Identity An appreciation of style, symbolism and and the Shaping of Modern Ireland iconography in Early Christian art is integral SS115 Representing Ireland – to this module and treated in relation to Literature & Film This course offers a broad survey of Irish history with a principal focus on the modern the sublime artistic achievements of the This course analyses the differing ways centuries, beginning with the Tudor conquest ‘Golden Age’ of Irish art such as illuminated representations of Ireland and Irishness of Ireland. By charting the history of Anglo-Irish manuscripts, ecclesiastical metalwork have been created in English-language relations through major political and military such as the Ardagh Chalice and Irish high fiction, poetry, drama and film. The conflicts in the 17th and 18th centuries, special crosses. This course includes a trip to the course is structured around themes like attention will be given to the British attempt to National Museum and the Book of Kells the representation of landscape and assimilate Ireland under the Act of Union from Exhibit in Dublin. culture, the experience of migration, the 1801. We will examine the mass social and politics of theatre, gender identity, and the SS119 Creative Writing: political campaigns that emerged in the 17th meaning of nationality. We examine works Poetry and Fiction century and the rise of the modern ideologies from writers such as W.B. Yeats, James of Irish unionism and nationalism, including This course will explore the writing of fiction Joyce, Augusta Gregory, J.M. Synge, Liam the influential Irish-American dimension of the and poetry from first steps to final polish. O’Flaherty, Brian Friel, Mary O’Malley, Paula latter, which took shape in the decades after How do poems begin, what can we use Meehan and Patrick McCabe. We also view the Great Famine (1845-50). as a starting point for our stories, how do and discuss movies directed by American we sustain a poem or a story to its proper and Irish film-makers. The course will also examine the undoing conclusion. Through various reading and of the Union between Britain and Ireland in writing exercises this course will road-test SS116 The Archaeological Heritage 1921, the nature of the partition agreement several experimental techniques which can of Ireland from the first settlers to which underpinned the constitutional be used to spark new work and ideas. The Medieval castles settlement at that time, and how sustained course will work towards having the student Ireland’s archaeological heritage is one violent conflict in Northern Ireland from the complete a significant piece of work to a of the richest in western Europe. The late 1960s forced politicians and political high degree of finish. development of prehistoric Irish societies leaders in these islands and beyond, to revisit can be seen in the megalithic tombs of the ‘Irish Question’. Classes will consist of a short writing the Neolithic, the wealth of bronze and exercise followed by a close reading of gold in the succeeding Bronze Age, and SS118 Introduction to Art in Ireland: a classic text. In the workshop section, in the great royal sites such as Tara and Exploring Ireland’s vibrant artistic students can expect to have their work Navan of the Celtic Iron Age. This course heritage from prehistory to the ‘Golden discussed at least twice by the class over charts the evidence for human societies in Age’ of the 8th century AD the duration of the course. Feedback Ireland over ten millennia from the island’s Ireland has a rich and vibrant artistic heritage, will be given by the tutor - two thirds of initial colonization by small groups of extending back to c. 3500 BC; this course the way through the course, and upon hunter-gatherers through to the Medieval traces the development of Irish art beginning receiving the final grade. The final portfolio period. The archaeology of the entire island with decorated megaliths and the exquisite of work will be graded on its imaginative of Ireland will be covered with particular corpus of Irish Bronze Age gold work, before skill and originality. emphasis on the archaeology of , turning its attention to the introduction a remarkable upland area just south of of Celtic or La Tène art styles into Ireland Galway where archaeological remains of all around the 4th century BC. Following the periods are well preserved and visible. Roman conquest of western Europe, the Classical roots of La Tène art re-emerge as NUI Galway is ideally positioned amongst a dominant element in Irish art of the first some of Ireland’s most well-preserved few centuries AD and continue, as a core archaeological landscapes and this course element in the motif-book of early Christian includes two trips to the nearby Burren art, into the 7th and 8th century. region to visit some of the prehistoric and historic period sites which are highlighted in the lectures.

4 SS120 Gaelic Culture & Literature: SS122 Irish Traditional Music Field Trips From Cú Chulainn to the Cultural and Dance Field trips are an integral part of the Revival and beyond This module will examine current and programme. All students participate on fi eld Gaelic literature is the oldest vernacular historical performance and transmission trips to and the . Students literature in Western Europe; this course of Irish traditional dance, instrumental music of SS115 Representing Ireland – Literature introduces the student to early Gaelic and song, with specifi c reference to the & Film will visit Coole Park, Thoor Ballylee narrative literature and gives insights into traditions of the West of Ireland. Utilizing and Kilmacduagh. Students of SS116 The the culture(s) which created that literature. cultural history frameworks, students will Archaeological Heritage of Ireland will Students read and interpret a selection of explore the place of traditional performance visit sites in the Burren. Students of SS118 texts in translation, including tales of Cú arts in Irish culture, and the central roles Introduction to Art in Ireland will visit the Chulainn and the Ulster Cycle, Fionn mac these traditions play in formation of local, Book of Kells and the National Museum in Cumhaill and the Fianna and tales of the national and transnational identities. Core Dublin. Students of SS1153 Economics Policy Otherworld, and develop skills in engaging elements include an examination of music in Ireland will participate on one fi eld trip to critically with the literature. in the postfamine period in Ireland; music Dublin to meet key policymakers and analysts. among the Diaspora; revivals of dance The second part of this course explores and music; sean-nós song; style and COURSE DELIVERY Irish folklore and the oral storytelling the uilleann piping tradition. Conceptual Teaching is by means of lectures, seminars, tradition and examines the emergence and issues of authenticity and tradition will dramatic performances, educational fi eld development of modern Gaelic literature underscore much of the discussions trips, guided tours and informed contact with from the period of the Cultural Revival and central questions such as what the music, language and people of Ireland. in the late-nineteenth century. Through constitutes traditional performance and An interdisciplinary approach is used within the reading of selections of Gaelic prose the transformative potential of dance and each course and between the courses of and poetry in translation, students gain music will be explored and exemplifi ed the Irish Studies programme. Students have insights into the rapid changes within through a variety of performance platforms. access to the library and IT facilities of the Gaelic culture from the nineteenth century Students will meet with performers and take University. Assessment for those requiring as represented in folklore and literature. A sean-nós song and dance workshops, all of credits is carried out on a continuous basis. knowledge of Irish is not a prerequisite for which adds integrated, vocational support the course; all classes are through English. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to the academic programme. (No previous Introductory classes in the Irish language performance experience is required). Applicants are normally required to be will be provided to interested students. university graduates or have completed two SS1153 Economic Policy in Ireland SS121 Irish Society: Stasis and Change full years at university or college level before in the Ambiguous Republic This course is designed to provide students being admitted to the programme. Students with the analytical and historical foundation should also have attained a minimum GPA of Irish society underwent a complex process for studying contemporary public policy 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). of dramatic and relatively rapid social change issues in Ireland. It begins with a brief over the twentieth century, propelling it PROGRAMME DATES: overview of how the Irish economy has from being a predominantly rural, Catholic, evolved in the past 25 years and identifi es Arrival and orientation: Monday, 15 June, insular, and socially homogeneous society and outlines a series of key public policy 2020 (classes commence Tuesday, 16 June, to become one of the ‘most globalized’ issues in areas such as health, housing, 2020) - departure Tuesday, 14 July, 2020 countries in the world, all within just a few the environment, and social protection. short decades. In this module we explore, CREDITS It proceeds to develop an economics and explain, aspects of this process, and framework for analysing these issues which Each course carries 3 Semester Credits/6 its eff ects on Irish society, mainly from covers the concepts of effi ciency, equity, ECTS Credits at undergraduate level. a sociological perspective. Using the market failure, welfare state, and cost benefi t changing economy as a backdrop, we go Special advisory sessions and an extended analysis. This framework is then applied to on to explore transformations in key social essay are off ered to students wishing to the various public policy issues identifi ed institutions, such as religion, education, the obtain graduate credits. earlier in the course. The course will include family, the media, politics and power, and a fi eld trip to Dublin to meet key policy TUITION AND FEES €2,150 the changing role and position of women advisors and analysts. in Irish society. ACCOMMODATION €960 - Student Residence No previous knowledge of either Irish Language Classes (without breakfast – single occupancy) sociology or Irish society is required. Introductory classes in the Irish language are It will, however, provide a very useful provided for interested students as part of backdrop to the experience of being in the Irish Studies programme. APPLY Ireland, and off er valuable and critical insights into ‘Irish identity’, and the Apply online: www.nuigalway.ie/ ambiguities of social change for a small international-summer-school/apply country in a global society. Contact: Maria Brady

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 17 April, 2020 www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ irishstudies

5 The opportunity to learn Irish in its natural environment is off ered IRISH by this course. A range of Irish-language courses are off ered at beginners, elementary, intermediate and advanced levels each LANGUAGE summer. These courses are based at the University’s Irish-Language ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: Centre (Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain), An Cheathrú Rua in the heart Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín of . Quite apart from being a region of great beauty, Connemara is a major (Irish-speaking district) and has a rich folk tradition. The village of An Cheathrú Rua provides an ideal location for learning Irish.

COURSE CONTENT SS105 Ardchúrsa PROGRAMME DETAILS (B2 on the Common European Participants choose from one of the Arrival and Orientation: Friday, 10 July, 2020 Framework of Reference for following Language Levels for the duration and departure Friday, 7 August, 2020 Languages) of the course. CREDITS Is é seo an leibhéal atá an Ollscoil ag SSS102 Beginners’ Course tairiscint dóibh siúd a bhfuil ardchaighdeán 6 Semester Credits/12 ECTS Credits (A1 on the Common European Gaeilge acu. Beidh na rannpháirtithe in ann (per course) Framework of Reference for labhairt go líofa agus beidh tuiscint acu ar TUITION AND FEES Languages) struchtúir agus rialacha na teanga. Designed for those who have no previous €1,550 knowledge of Irish, this level provides a basic COURSE DELIVERY SCHOLARSHIPS knowledge of spoken Irish and a general Each course will include: introduction to Irish linguistic culture. The Fulbright Commission off ers Gaeltacht • Intensive instruction in spoken Irish Scholarship Awards to US citizens while SS103 Elementary Course each day the Ireland Canada University Foundation (A2 on the Common European • Evening classes in Irish singing and dancing off ers scholarships to Canadian citizens who Framework of Reference for • Introductory lectures on relevant topics, wish to study the Irish language. The Irish Languages) including Irish history, literature, folklore Embassy in Hungary off ers a scholarship to and society. This level is suitable for those with some Hungarian citizens interested in learning the Irish language. knowledge of the spoken language. It aims Excursions and visits are arranged to several to help participants express themselves at an Irish-speaking locations to experience ACCOMMODATION improved level of fl uency. language and culture in their natural €990 – full board, sharing environment. Towns and villages that are SS104 Intermediate Course visited include Ros Muc and An Spidéal, €1,410 – full board, single room (B1 on the Common European with its local specialised crafts. The course Framework of Reference for Accommodation is provided with Irish- will include some evening entertainment Languages) speaking families, with a minimum of for students. This level is suitable to students who have four students and a maximum of ten a general knowledge of Irish-language ENTRY REQUIREMENTS students per host family (average of between 6 - 8 students per host family). All structures and a good vocabulary. It aims Courses on off er are at beginners, participants are required to stay in approved to help participants become fl uent and elementary intermediate and advanced level. accommodation. communicate more eff ectively in the spoken Students are registered for the course best dialect of Connemara Irish. suited to their standard in the language. Each language level is a four week intensive course. Each language level has a minimum of 5 students.

APPLY Apply online: www.nuigalway.ie/ international-summer-school/apply

Contact: Maria Brady

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 17 April, 2020 www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ irishlanguage

6 This Continuing Professional Development programme is designed EDUCATION to off er teachers the opportunity to study particular aspects of the Irish education system and, concurrently, to study the history, IN IRELAND literature and culture of Ireland. It is suitable for elementary and ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: secondary teachers, adult learning practitioners, STEM, minority Jacqueline Murphy language and special education teachers, those involved in school administration and graduate researchers.

COURSE CONTENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Education in Ireland Summer School While there are no specifi c entry explores how historical, social and cultural requirements, the programme is particularly perspectives and events have shaped suitable for practicing teachers, graduate how education in Ireland is practiced. The students and post-doctoral researchers prevailing structure of educational activities focusing on: is studied to allow reflective comparison • Global perspectives in education of educational purposes, pedagogical • International education and curriculum approaches and philosophies against • Comparative and international education known fields of practice. The programme • Intercultural education aims to develop a deep understanding of • International training and education how education has been and continues • International perspectives in education to be shaped by political, cultural and policy, planning and practice economic concerns. • Teacher research (Kindergarten, Elementary, COURSE DELIVERY Middle, and High School)

Lectures, seminars, meetings with Irish PROGRAMME DETAILS educators, visits to educational institutions, Arrival and orientation: Thursday, 25 June, guided cultural tours, exposure to Irish 2020 (classes commence Friday, 26 June, music, language and theatre and access 2020) - departure Saturday 18 July, 2020 to relevant resources from the University library contribute to gaining insights into CREDITS the evolution of educational practices. 6 Semester Credits/12 ECTS Credits Participants have the opportunity to meet with Irish educators during seminars and TUITION AND FEES visits to educational and social institutions €2,200.00 in urban and rural settings. Special arrangements for informal meetings ACCOMMODATION between individual participants and their €885.00 – Student Residences (without counterparts in Ireland will be facilitated breakfast, single occupancy) during the programme. Guided cultural tours enable a realistic interaction with the music, SCHOLARSHIPS language and people of Ireland. Excursions Two 50% tuition fee scholarships are to the theatre, Galway International Arts available for eligible applicants. Application Festival and “Trad on the Prom” also form details are available on the course website. part of the course facilitating learners to immerse themselves in the rich cultural off erings of this vibrant European city.

Field Trips APPLY Field trips are an important part of the Apply online: www.nuigalway.ie/ Education in Ireland Programme. Students international-summer-school/apply will visit Inishbofi n Island, Omey Island, The Contact: Maria Brady or Jacqueline Burren, Coole Park, Dysert O’Dea Castle, Murphy Kylemore Abbey. Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 17 April, 2020 www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ educationinireland

7 This new and exciting course off ers students practical ECOLOGY: experience of the natural environment in the west of Ireland. It provides students with survey skills to identify natural Living Landscapes resources and develops their skills to evaluate the sustainable in the West of Ireland use and conservation of Ireland’s ecological resources. Located in Galway, the summer school is ideally located to immerse ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: students in the wonderful wealth of wildlife and habitats found Dr Michael Gormally in and the West of Ireland.

FIELD DIRECTOR: Elaine O’Riordan

COURSE CONTENT COURSE DELIVERY PROGRAMME DETAILS This course is largely fi eld-based, and Each module comprises seminars, fi eldwork Programme Queries: students will visit a variety of landscapes and assessment. Assessment will be in the Contact: Elaine O’Riordan to learn about the environment, habitats form of self-assessment, group and individual Tel: + 353 (0)91 493572 and species of the region. The course presentations and learning journals. Students Email: [email protected] adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to can choose an individual module or do studying ecology so the learners engage both modules and attend the entire four- Dates: with all aspects of how these ecosystems week course. The course is delivered by the Course 1: arrival Sunday 14 June, 2020 (class are created and maintained through Applied Ecology Unit, NUI Galway. commences Monday, 15 June) - departure natural processes and anthropogenic Saturday, 27 June, 2020 activity. It will also consider conservation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and sustainability issues and how a sound Undergraduate students should have Course 2: arrival Sunday 28 June 2020 (class understanding of these ecological processes completed at least one full year at university commences Monday, 29 June) - departure is used to combat the challenges facing or college level before being admitted to the Saturday, 11 July, 2020 the environment. The summer school will programme and should be undertaking any consist of two courses, each two weeks in Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, CREDITS duration, which will focus on a selection of Botany, Zoology, Natural History or Natural 3 Semester Credits/6 ECTS Credits habitat types in the east and west of Heritage course. Students should also have per two-week course the county. attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). TUITION AND FEES Course 1: SS1152 Living €1,500 per course Landscapes of the Burren Postgraduate students with an interest in the and East County Galway subject area are also welcome to apply. They ACCOMMODATION will have an extra assignment to complete to Focusing on the habitats and species of the €500 – Student Residence (without breakfast obtain the course credits. Burren and East County Galway including – single occupancy) limestone pavement, turloughs and the Students should have a reasonable level of raised bogs as well as the special coastal fi tness and be prepared for fi eld trips most habitats of County Galway. days on the course. This may involve short hikes over trails and uneven surfaces. Course 2: SS1151 Living Landscapes in the Connemara & Joyce Country Focusing on Connemara, and Joyce Country and examining the ecology and conservation of blanket bogs, uplands and freshwater habitats of County Galway.

APPLY Apply online: www.nuigalway.ie/ international-summer-school/apply

Contact: Maria Brady

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 17 April, 2020 www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ecology

8 Expand your professional work experience and increase your BUSINESS AND knowledge of international business and economics with this new and exciting summer school in business including specialist courses INTERNATIONAL in economic policy in Ireland and international cross-cultural MANAGEMENT management. The summer school in Business will consist of two ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: courses, delivered in parallel providing students with a multi- disciplinary approach to studying business and developing the skills Dr. Brendan Kennelly to work within an international business setting.

COURSE CONTENT of globalisation resulting in the convergence ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course 1: of management practice across cultures or The programme is aimed at students from SS1153 Economic Policy in Ireland is there evidence to suggest that cultural a range of disciplines who have completed divergence shapes management practice? a minimum of one full year at University This course is designed to provide students This module will be of great interest to or College level before being admitted to with the analytical and historical foundation students wishing to understand the impact of the programme. Students should also have for studying contemporary public policy issues national culture on managerial practice within attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 in Ireland. It begins with a brief overview of and across cultural divides; and managing and scale (or equivalent). how the Irish economy has evolved in the working in cross-cultural teams. past 25 years and identifi es and outlines a PROGRAMME DETAILS series of key public policy issues in areas such Course 3: The 8 week summer school consists of a as health, housing, the environment, and SS1156 Internship Applied Project combination of academic courses and an social protection. It proceeds to develop an Placement internship programme along the following economics framework for analysing these This course aims to provide an opportunity timeline: issues which covers the concepts of effi ciency, for students to gain real-world professional equity, market failure, welfare state, and cost skills in an organization through an applied • Weeks 1-2: induction and internship benefi t analysis. This framework is then applied project placement/internship programme. It placement to the various public policy issues identifi ed will enable them to make a link between the • Weeks 3-7: academic modules and earlier in the course. The course will include a subject knowledge gained from their course internship placement fi eld trip to Dublin to meet key policy advisors and the workplace, thereby extending their key and analysts. skills through action learning. The assessment • Week 8: Internship placement and presentation of industry research paper Prerequisite: students will be required to will be based on a workplan, presentation, a and report have completed a course or related course journal and written report. Internships will take place with a wide variety of employers: small- in the Principles of Micro-economics. Dates: to medium-enterprises, private companies, Course 2: voluntary organisations and multinationals. Course 1: arrival Tuesday, 2 June 2020 SS1155 International & Cross Cultural (Classes commence on Wednesday 3 June Management COURSE DELIVERY 2020) - departure: Saturday, 1 August 2020 Each course consists of lectures, tutorials, This module examines how national PROGRAMME CREDITS AND FEES culture impacts the conduct of business, short case studies and industry visits. • One course and internship placement organisations and people management in a Assessment will be in the form of essays and €2,200 (6 semester credits/12 ECTS credits) comparative global context, by increasing a written examination. The course will be awareness and understanding of the skills delivered by staff at the J.E. Cairnes School • Two courses and internship placement required by managers seeking to work abroad of Business and Public Policy at NUI Galway. €3,300 (9 semester credits/18 ECTS credits) as international executives. Are the pressures • Two courses (no internship placement) €2,200 (6 semester credits/12 ECTS credits)

ACCOMMODATION €1,920

APPLY Apply online: www.nuigalway.ie/ international-summer-school/apply/

Contact: Maria Brady

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 17 April, 2020 www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/business/

9 NUI Galway has partnered with some of Ireland’s best loved arts organisations including The Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Druid Theatre Company, An Taibhdhearc,and the Galway International Arts Festival.

10 Join us this summer in Galway, the European Capital of Culture 2020 and immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultural background to our summer school programme. Allow yourself to experience the best of Irish culture while studying at one of the top 1% of Universities worldwide.

11 Established in 1991, the Achill Archaeological Field ACHILL School has over 25 years of experience in training archaeology and anthropology students. Located on ARCHAEOLOGICAL on Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way FIELD SCHOOL the fi eld school combines top quality education with unforgettable experiences. ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: Mr Conor Newman

COURSE CONTENT the diff erent procedures and the rationales The Field School off ers six, four, three and behind them. two-week accredited courses that come ENTRY REQUIREMENTS with up to 9 semester credits/18 ECTS. The courses cover a full range of excavation, site We accept students of 17 years of age and recording techniques, and lab work. In 2019 upwards who must be physically fi t, as Achill Archaeological Field School returned fi eldwork is quite strenuous. to Caraun Point for a second season of PROGRAMME DETAILS excavation. The primary focus of this year’s work was three drystone houses which date Courses to the Post-Medieval period. The houses are SS106 Introduction to Irish Archaeology located in a dynamic coastal environment SS107 Archaeological Field Studies which is constantly evolving due to wind SS108 Data Analysis and wave action. Artefacts recovered from SS1109 Dig, Draw, Digitise the excavation include glass and pottery, SS1110 Ceramics in Archaeology along with animal bone and shellfi sh remains. Analysis of these objects give us Dates: an insight into the livelihood and diet of the CREDITS people who lived here. One unexpected 15 June - 24 July, 2020 (SS106/SS107 3 Semester Credits/6 ECTS Credits discovery was the presence of a probable 1 /SS108) (6 weeks) (per course) Early-Medieval immediately to the west of our excavation. Habitation deposits 15 June - 10 July, 2020 TUITION AND FEES 2 (SS106/SS107) associated with this site were evident (4 weeks) 2 weeks - €1,995 beneath the Post-Medieval houses and some 3 weeks - €2,250 artefacts of 8th to 10th century date were 13 July - 24 July, 2020 3 (SS108) 4 weeks - €3,750 recovered. Next year’s excavation season (2 weeks) 6 weeks - €4,780 already looks like it will be fascinating. 27 July - 24 August, (All fees include tuition, accommodation, 4 (SS1109) COURSE DELIVERY 2020 (3 weeks) materials and local transport) The key to our training is small group sizes, combined with instruction that is 27 July - 7 August, 5 (SS1110) delivered directly by highly experienced 2020 (2 weeks) archaeologists. In this way we ensure that each lesson is delivered in great detail, and that each student fully understands

APPLY Contact: The Administrator, Achill Archaeological Field School, Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo

Tel: +353 (0)98 43564 or Email: info@achill-fi eldschool.com

Website: www.achill-fi eldschool.com www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ achillarchaeology

12 If you like the idea of working on a real archaeological CAHERCONNELL dig and the prospect of discovering medieval artefacts in an ancient landscape, the Caherconnell Archaeological ARCHAEOLOGICAL Field School in the Burren region is for you. The Burren FIELD SCHOOL is a large karst landscape and a botanist’s paradise located in Co. Clare on Ireland’s west coast. ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: Caherconnell Archaeological Field School lies Dr Michelle Comber in the heart of this region. FIELD DIRECTOR: Dr Michelle Comber

COURSE CONTENT PROGRAMME DETAILS An international fi eld school was established Dates: in 2010 to undertake research excavations at the site of Caherconnell Stone Fort and its 6-week course modules: environs. Work to date has revealed that this Introduction to Archaeological Excavation high-status cashel (a medieval settlement (SS1103) form) was built at the end of the traditionally and accepted date range for cashels, in the Intermediate Archaeological Excavation 10th/11th century, and that it continued to be (SS110) lived in up to the start of the 17th century. and Other exciting discoveries include a late Advanced Archaeological Excavation (SS111) Neolithic/Early Bronze Age house, a 7th-9th Start dates: 1st June 2020; 15th June 2020. century settlement, a medieval stone 4-week course modules: structure, 15thcentury human remains, and Introduction to Archaeological Excavation a wide range of artefacts, including medieval (SS1103) silver coins, decorated bronze dresspins, and a decorated silver fi nger ring, a medieval Intermediate Archaeological Excavation harp-peg, lead musket shot, fi nely made iron (SS110) arrowheads, beads, metal tools, decorated Start dates: 1st June 2020; 15th June 2020; bone combs, decorated quernstones, 29th June 2020. prehistoric lithics, and decorated prehistoric pottery. 2-week course module:

COURSE DELIVERY Introduction to Archaeological Excavation (SS1103) Courses teaching the skills of archaeological or excavation and survey are delivered in Intermediate Archaeological Excavation the fi eld – on site at Caherconnell, Co. (SS110) Clare. Practical skills are best learned Start dates: 1st June 2020; 15th June 2020; by undertaking them in the conditions 29th June 2020; 13th July 2020. under which they are most commonly encountered. Artefact work and digital CREDITS processing are taught indoors in the Caherconnell fi eld-school building. 3 semester credits/6 ECTS credits (per course module) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS No formal requirements. TUITION AND FEES

2 weeks - €2,450 APPLY 4 weeks - €4,195 Contact: Caherconnell Archaeological 6 weeks - €5,950 Field School, Caherconnell Stone Fort, Fees cover the following: tuition, insurance, Carron, , Co Clare equipment, accommodation (full board), transport to and from the site daily, breakfast, Tel: +353-65-7089999 or lunch & dinner, tea breaks & day trip(s). Fax: +353-65-7089888 Email: [email protected]

Web: http://caherconnell.com/ archaeology/ www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ caherconnellarchaeology/

13 The Galway Archaeological Field School has been GALWAY established to provide students with hands-on experience of the archaeology and architecture of ARCHAEOLOGICAL medieval Ireland. We specialise in this fi eld and seek FIELD SCHOOL to immerse our students in the wealth of medieval castles, churches and monasteries which lie scattered ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: across the Irish landscape. The two-week architecture Dr Kieran O’Conor course involves daily visits to some of the most FIELD DIRECTOR: important buildings of medieval Ireland, while in the excavation courses, students participate in a research Dr Rory Sherlock excavation at a medieval castle.

COURSE CONTENT PROGRAMME DETAILS The ethos of the fi eld school is founded on Session 1: May 25 - June 5, 2020 (Course high quality, small group tuition and we aim SS124 - Castle, Cloisters & Churches: The to give every student close attention so that Architecture of Medieval Ireland) they may fully understand the skills they Session 2: June 8 - July 3, 2020 learn and thereby enjoy their course to the (Course SS109 - Introduction to fullest degree possible. Students who wish to Archaeological Excavation) extend their stay in Ireland can, for example, combine the two-week architecture course Session 3: July 6 - July 31, 2020 (Course with the four-week excavation course (e.g. SS109 - Introduction to Archaeological Sessions 1 + 2 or Sessions 3 + 4) to create an Excavation or SS125 - Recording Methods unforgettable six-week stay which immerses in Archaeological Survey & Excavation) them fully in Irish culture, history and Session 4: August 3 - 14, 2020 (Course SS124 heritage. Students focussed on excavation - Castle, Cloisters & Churches: can combine Sessions 2 & 3, taking both The Architecture of Medieval Ireland) the introductory and advanced excavation courses in one eight-week, intensive stay. CREDITS At weekends, students have free time to 3 semester credits/6 ECTS credits per explore the local towns and villages or to 2-week course visit nearby Galway City. Galway is easily 6 semester credits/12 ECTS credits per accessible via public transport from the 4-week course international airports at Dublin and Shannon and so the Galway Archaeological Field TUITION AND FEES School is ideally placed to welcome students Please refer to GAFS website: who seek to gain hands-on experience of www.galwayarchaeologicalfi eldschool.com archaeological fi eldwork, to learn about medieval Ireland and to experience life in modern Ireland to the fullest extent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must be 18 years old at the time of course commencement.

APPLY Contact: Dr Rory Sherlock, Director, Galway Archaeological Field School, Oughterard, Co. Galway.

Tel: +353 (0)87 2867061 or Email: info@galwayarchaeologicalfi eldschool.com

Website: www.galwayarchaeological fi eldschool.com www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ galwayarchaeology

14 The Irish Fieldschool of Prehistoric THE IRISH FIELD Archaeology has been delivering NUI, Galway accredited excavation, survey and SCHOOL OF PREHISTORIC experimental archaeology courses since ARCHAEOLOGY (IFPA) 2015. We aim to provide practical hands- on education while conducting cutting ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: edge research into prehistoric societies. Dr Carleton Jones We want our students to understand our FIELD DIRECTOR: research questions, think critically about the techniques we employ and fully engage in Dr Ros Ó Maoldúin the interpretive process. EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGIST: During the summer of 2020, we will only Dr Billy Mag Fhloinn be delivering our experimental archaeology course. Our excavation and survey courses will be returning to the programme in 2021.

COURSE CONTENT COURSE DELIVERY PROGRAMME DETAILS Our experimental archaeology course Our experimental course is 1 week-long Self-catered accommodation, two to a room, concentrates on Bronze Age technologies. and takes place in the , an is provided in a nearby village. Transfers from It is primarily an experiential course, during archaeological open-air museum in Co. Clare. Ennis town or Shannon airport, both easily which students become familiar with accessible from Dublin and Galway, can be The course is delivered by Dr Ros Ó Maoldúin, materials that were available in the Bronze arranged. our site director and an expert on the Irish Age and the techniques used to work them. Bronze Age, and Dr Billy Mag Fhloinn our lead We have a particular focus on Bronze Dates: experimental archaeologist. casting, especially lost-wax technique Session 1: casting. The course is eight hours a day for All materials are provided, and students are Experimental Archaeology July 13 - 17, 2020 fi ve days. It includes lectures on the Irish permitted to take a selection of what they Bronze Age and workshops on make away with them. Should students wish TUITION AND FEES bronze casting. to get academic credit for this course they (Accommodation included) will need to complete a 1500 word written • Experimental Archaeology (1 week) €900 essay within a month of fi nishing the course. Appropriate readings are provided for this.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be 17 or over, reasonably fi t and have a desire to learn.

APPLY Contact: Dr Ros Ó Maoldúin

The Irish Fieldschool of Prehistoric Archaeology, Baile an tSagairt, , Co. Galway

Tel: +353 (0)87 094 0034 or Email: ros@prehistoricfi eldschool.ie

Website: www.prehistoricfi eldschool.ie www.nuigalway.ie/international- summer-school/courses/ifpa

15 GENERA L INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION – STUDENT RESIDENCES (APARTMENT STYLE) This type of housing provides students with single rooms in fully furnished, self-catering apartments. The residences are located close to a supermarket for shopping requirements. Laundry facilities are available on site. Bed linen, crockery, etc are provided in the apartments. Student residences are approximately a 15-minute walk to class.

Charges listed are for accommodation only and are listed separately for each programme.

COSTS Note: The balance of tuition/fees and accommodation payments must be fi nalised by 30 May, 2020.

Fees are listed separately for each course. Included are tuition costs, educational fi eld trips, theatre visits and a social programme. Payment can be made online using your credit card. Details are provided on our website www.nuigalway.ie/international-summer-school and included under “How to Apply”.

CREDITS AND ENROLMENT Credits are off ered at graduate and undergraduate levels. Assessment will be based on attendance and completion of appropriate written assignments or examinations, as prescribed by each Course Director. Special graduate level assignments are arranged for students requiring graduate credits. Courses may be attended also on a non-credit basis.

Applicants should complete the application form online at: www.nuigalway.ie/international-summer-school/apply with the appropriate booking deposit(s), which is non-refundable after the application deadline.

TOURS AND SOCIAL EVENTS Tours which are included in the cost of Irish Studies and Education in Ireland will be selected from the following: the Aran Islands; the , Co Kerry; Inisboffi n Island; and Yeats’ sites in Galway.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Maria Brady, International Summer School Offi ce, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)91 495442 or Email: [email protected]

CONTACT US www.nuigalway.ie/international-summer-school

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16 FESTIVALS IN JULY GALWAY Located on the west coast of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway City is considered the cultural capital of Ireland. Galway is a UNESCO City of Film and was recently selected as the European Capital of Culture 2020.

Galway, with its narrow medieval streets, historic buildings, buskers, colourful shop fronts and vibrant night life, has a bohemian feel.

The City explodes with energy during the months of June and July when the festival scene reaches its zenith. Galway Film Fleadh, Galway International Arts Festival and Galway Fringe Festival, bring visitors from around the world to experience the best in music, fi lm, theatre, literature and visual art. The week long horse-racing festival, the Galway Races, at the end of July is Ireland’s most well know racing festival.

Galway City’s historic setting and festival scene, form the perfect backdrop to the International Summer School. Students are exposed to Irish culture and history both inside and outside the class room.

FURTHER INFORMATION: www.galwayfi lmfl eadh.com www.galwayfringe.ie www.giaf.ie www.galwayraces.com

17 DID YOU KNOW...

The 2019 QS World University Rankings The University student body We are Ireland’s leading is an international community placed the University at number 259 University for student out of the world’s top 1,000 universities. drawing on expertise and cultural volunteering, with more than infl uences from nearly NUI Galway now ranks 4,000 registered 110 diff erent countries rd volunteers with campus 3 in Ireland, and accounts for 20% of the overall and local community projects. the top Irish University outside Dublin, student population. and 112th in Europe.

NUI Galway’s teams won All- in: Located in Galway City, Athletics, Judo, Rowing, NUI Galway campus is among the Men’s Basketball, Women’s top 30 most beautiful Our sports clubs won Gold Soccer, Cricket and campuses in Europe in 12 disciplines at the Intervarsity level. Woman’s Rugby.

The New York Times dubs Galway NUI Galway was established in 1845 and is one of Ireland’s foremost centres of academic “Ireland’s most charming city”, excellence. NUI Galway has grown massively in size “compact, walkable and fi lled to the brim with and reputation over the past 170 years. independent shops and restaurants”.

With over 17,000 students, it has a long-established reputation of excellence in teaching and research in the fi elds of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; We are in the fi nal stages of a G400 million capital Engineering and Informatics; Medicine, Nursing investment programme and Health Sciences; and Science that has seen 16 new buildings and facilities opened on campus. These include award-winning buildings which include O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Galway has been NUI Galway Performance and Human Biology building. selected as students European represented Ireland or This investment has transformed the Galway City is Irish University teams in campus into a world-class learning Capital of a designated 10 diff erent environment for our students. Culture 2020. sports. UNESCO City of Film. In 2019, the new Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings placed th NUI Galway 20 NUI Galway has partnered with some of in the world for addressing the Ireland’s best loved arts organisations United Nations’ Sustainable including The Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Development Druid Theatre Company, An Taibhdhearc, Goal for Good Health and the Galway International Arts Festival. and Wellbeing.

18 Located in Galway City, NUI Galway campus is among the top 30 most beautiful campuses in Europe

19 International Summer School, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland t. +353 (0)91 495442 w. www.nuigalway.ie/international-summer-school