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Queen's University Belfast
Irish Studies Summer Institute
This interdisciplinary program is hosted by the Institute of Irish Studies and held at
the historic Queen’s University of Belfast.
The summer school has participants of all ages (18 - 60+) and from a variety of
backgrounds. Students are administrators, teachers and professors as well as
undergraduates and postgraduates and those who simply have a passion for Irish
history and culture.
Lectures and seminars are given by internationally-acclaimed scholars on various
aspects of the study of Ireland, including history, politics, anthropology, film and
theatre, language and literature.
Students will be given the opportunity to meet and have discussions with
representatives of Northern Ireland’s political parties. This usually takes place at
Stormont Parliament Buildings, the seat of devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Meetings will also be arranged with representatives of local community groups,
church leaders and with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
In addition, participating students will visit sites of historical and cultural interest in
Belfast and beyond, such as Stormont Parliament Buildings and Clifton Street
Cemetery. A field trip to the historical city of Derry includes a visit to the Tower
Museum, the Museum of Free Derry and a tour of the murals and the city walls.
Traditional learning is enhanced with fieldwork and social activity.
Assessment and Credit
The summer school program includes at least 80 hours contact (teaching) time.
When your work is graded you will be given a percentage mark.
Three US credits are recommended for this program. On successful completion of
the program, Queen's University Belfast will provide you with a transcript and a
grade for your essay to enable your home university to make a decision about credit.
Students who do not opt for assessment may be issued with a certificate of
participation on completion of the programme.
Course Work for Assessment
Students wishing to be considered for credit are required to complete an essay of
not less than 5,000 words, not more than 7,000 words, to be submitted at the end of
the program.
Irish Studies Summer Institute
This interdisciplinary program is hosted by the Institute of Irish Studies and held at
the historic Queen’s University of Belfast.
The summer school has participants of all ages (18 - 60+) and from a variety of
backgrounds. Students are administrators, teachers and professors as well as
undergraduates and postgraduates and those who simply have a passion for Irish
history and culture.
Lectures and seminars are given by internationally-acclaimed scholars on various
aspects of the study of Ireland, including history, politics, anthropology, film and
theatre, language and literature.
Students will be given the opportunity to meet and have discussions with
representatives of Northern Ireland’s political parties. This usually takes place at
Stormont Parliament Buildings, the seat of devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Meetings will also be arranged with representatives of local community groups,
church leaders and with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
In addition, participating students will visit sites of historical and cultural interest in
Belfast and beyond, such as Stormont Parliament Buildings and Clifton Street
Cemetery. A field trip to the historical city of Derry includes a visit to the Tower
Museum, the Museum of Free Derry and a tour of the murals and the city walls.
Traditional learning is enhanced with fieldwork and social activity.
Assessment and Credit
The summer school program includes at least 80 hours contact (teaching) time.
When your work is graded you will be given a percentage mark.
Three US credits are recommended for this program. On successful completion of
the program, Queen's University Belfast will provide you with a transcript and a
grade for your essay to enable your home university to make a decision about credit.
Students who do not opt for assessment may be issued with a certificate of
participation on completion of the programme.
Course Work for Assessment
Students wishing to be considered for credit are required to complete an essay of
not less than 5,000 words, not more than 7,000 words, to be submitted at the end of
the program.
10 Key Facts About Queen's
Queen's is one of the Top 20 UK universities out of a total of more than 170 which
have been independently assessed to measure both the quality of teaching and the
excellence of research.
The main University campus is the size of a small town, situated within the three
designated conservation areas. More than 250 buildings make up the University, half
of which are listed as being of special architectural merit.
Queen's has about 17,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate
students, plus a further 10,000 enrolled part-time students in the Institute of Lifelong
Learning. Around 7,000 full-time and part-time students come to Queen's each year
and the total number of primary degrees awarded annually is more than 3,000, with
around 1,200 higher degrees also being gained.
Most professional people in Northern Ireland are graduates of Queen's.
A high proportion of senior management and academic staff are from outside
Northern Ireland, including the Chancellor, Senator George Mitchell.
More than 30 new companies have been created in recent years to exploit the
business potential of Queen's research.
The Belfast Festival at Queen's is an internationally-acclaimed showcase of the
performing and visual arts. Although centred on the Queen's campus, it is a 'town &
gown' celebration, with many events staged in world-class venues such as the Grand
Opera House and Waterfront Hall.
More than 3,500 employees, including nearly 1,600 teaching and research staff,
make Queen's one of Belfast's biggest employers.
The award-winning Queen's Film Theatre is one of the few cinemas to be operated
by a university anywhere. The two-screen QFT has been presenting the best
contemporary and classic movies in very comfortable surroundings since the 1960s.
The best known image of Queen's internationally is the dignified red-brick façade of
the Lanyon Building which features in tourist brochures, postcards, Irish banknotes
and credit cards. It has recently been refurbished, including the highly-acclaimed
transformation of its Great Hall.
Queen's is one of the Top 20 UK universities out of a total of more than 170 which
have been independently assessed to measure both the quality of teaching and the
excellence of research.
The main University campus is the size of a small town, situated within the three
designated conservation areas. More than 250 buildings make up the University, half
of which are listed as being of special architectural merit.
Queen's has about 17,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate
students, plus a further 10,000 enrolled part-time students in the Institute of Lifelong
Learning. Around 7,000 full-time and part-time students come to Queen's each year
and the total number of primary degrees awarded annually is more than 3,000, with
around 1,200 higher degrees also being gained.
Most professional people in Northern Ireland are graduates of Queen's.
A high proportion of senior management and academic staff are from outside
Northern Ireland, including the Chancellor, Senator George Mitchell.
More than 30 new companies have been created in recent years to exploit the
business potential of Queen's research.
The Belfast Festival at Queen's is an internationally-acclaimed showcase of the
performing and visual arts. Although centred on the Queen's campus, it is a 'town &
gown' celebration, with many events staged in world-class venues such as the Grand
Opera House and Waterfront Hall.
More than 3,500 employees, including nearly 1,600 teaching and research staff,
make Queen's one of Belfast's biggest employers.
The award-winning Queen's Film Theatre is one of the few cinemas to be operated
by a university anywhere. The two-screen QFT has been presenting the best
contemporary and classic movies in very comfortable surroundings since the 1960s.
The best known image of Queen's internationally is the dignified red-brick façade of
the Lanyon Building which features in tourist brochures, postcards, Irish banknotes
and credit cards. It has recently been refurbished, including the highly-acclaimed
transformation of its Great Hall.
Program:
Summer 2010 3 Week Course
Cost:
$4245.00
Cost Includes:
Tuition and Fees
Housing
Cooked Breakfasts
Field Trips
Cultural Activities
Meals While on Field Trips
Health Insurance
Cell Phone
Eligibility Requirements:
High School Graduate
At least 18yrs old by start of program
Native English speaker or satisfactory
TOEFL scores
In good standing with home university
Minimum GPA 2.5
Click here for tentative schedule
Summer 2010 3 Week Course
Cost:
$4245.00
Cost Includes:
Tuition and Fees
Housing
Cooked Breakfasts
Field Trips
Cultural Activities
Meals While on Field Trips
Health Insurance
Cell Phone
Eligibility Requirements:
High School Graduate
At least 18yrs old by start of program
Native English speaker or satisfactory
TOEFL scores
In good standing with home university
Minimum GPA 2.5
Click here for tentative schedule
