MA in Anglo-Irish Literature Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama at M<a Why is this course for me? UCD If you are interested in Irish literature and theatre Throughout its history University College Dublin what better way to study it than at a university that has been deeply involved in the progress of Irish has been at the heart of Irish writing for more than literary affairs. Indeed, many of Ireland‟s leading 150 years? Among our staff we include: colleagues writers were educated at UCD including, James who are committed and engaging teachers; Joyce, Kate O‟Brien, Flann O‟Brien, Thomas distinguished scholars who are leaders in the field; Kinsella, Edna O‟Brien, Frank McGuinness, Éilís Ní and internationally acclaimed writers. Dhuibhne, Neil Jordan, Roddy Doyle, Marina Carr, Joseph O‟Connor, Emma Donoghue and Conor The MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama fosters McPherson. a unique class atmosphere in which Irish and international students can mix and engage in The UCD School of English, Drama and Film ranks dynamic conversations about the issues facing among the world‟s leading centers for the study of Irish writing in the contemporary world. Our Irish writing. The MA program in Anglo-Irish seminars are conducted in a friendly environment Literature and Drama is the longest-established by passionate and experienced professors. MA in this subject and its graduates teach and research in the field in universities and schools on At UCD you will have the opportunity to take part in all five continents. In dedicated graduate seminars, a lively literary scene that has earned Dublin the students will have an opportunity to study a wide accolade of UNESCO City of Literature. Whatever range of Irish writing and culture from the your literary preferences you will encounter a wide eighteenth century to contemporary times. range of readings, debates, conferences, lectures, Students can also look forward to the prospect of book launches and workshops, as well as a lively working closely with one of the School‟s academic program of fringe and mainstream theatre that will staff to write a minor dissertation, and to attending enhance your experience and compliment your a workshop led by the School‟s Writer-in- studies. Residence. Recent Writers-in-Residence include Claire Keegan, Joseph O‟Connor and Hugo Hamilton. For full programme details see http://www.ucd.ie/englishanddrama/graduatestudies/ To seek further information Please contact Dr P.J. Mathews, [email protected] What will I study? Prospective Employers The course is taught primarily by weekly seminars Education, theater, publishing, government, over two semesters. Seminar topics include: libraries and archives, cultural heritage, journalism, James Joyce‟s Ulysses, Tradition and Dissent in public relations, and creative industries. Modern Irish Theatre, Gender and Irish Poetry Beckett and Contemporary Irish Drama, The Poetry of W.B. Yeats, Drama in Performance from Oscar Wilde to Marina Carr, The Novel and the Nation, The Art of Popular Culture from „The Meeting of the Waters‟ to Riverdance. Student Testimonial “Coming to Ireland from Italy to pursue an MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama at UCD has been a rewarding and life-changing experience. In the School of English, Drama & Film I found a most supportive and thriving academic community that helped me to develop invaluable research skills and perspectives on a range of Irish literary texts and traditions. The intellectual calibre and scholarly A photo of last year's Writer-in-Residence, expertise of the School faculty, as well as their Joseph O'Connor, with the MA class. passionate and committed teaching, nurtured my interest in Anglo-Irish Literature and sustained me throughout the MA year. Now as I progress in my own academic career I look back with fondness on More Information my experience during the MA in Anglo-Irish If you are interested in this program and would like Literature & Drama. It has proven to be a great more information, please contact Dr P.J. Mathews, model and continuing source of inspiration for me, Director MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama, as a scholar and teacher”. UCD School of English, Drama and Film at [email protected] Giulia Bruna To listen to a series of UCD research podcasts on Current PhD Student in Anglo-Irish Literature Irish literary topics visit www.ucd.ie/scholarcast To find out more about the UCD School of English, Drama and Film, please visit our website at www.ucd.ie/englishanddrama 2 of 2 University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. www.ucd.ie © University Collect Dublin. Last updated 20th April 2010. The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press, but degree programmes are subject to continuing development and the university reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a student‟s admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes. .