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Explore available classes in the Irish Studies summer school in the University of Galway . Click the plus sign听next to听Course Modules to expand the list. Take two classes from this list.

Summer classes may include:

• The Archaeological Heritage of Ireland 鈥� from the First Settlers to Medieval Castles. Two trips to Burren included.
• Creative Writing: Poetry and Fiction and Memoir. Participation in Galway literary events included.
• Economic Policy in Ireland. Trip to Dublin to meet key policy advisors and analysts included.
• Gaelic Culture and Literature: From C煤 Chulainn to the Cultural Revival and Beyond. Cultural trip to Galway museum included.
• Introduction to Art in Ireland: Exploring Ireland鈥檚 Vibrant Artistic Heritage from Prehistory to the 鈥淕olden Age鈥� of the 8th Century AD. Trip to Dublin to the National Museum and Book of Kells included.
• Irish History: Conflict, Identity and the Shaping of Modern Ireland. Off-campus debate in historic venue included.
• Irish Language Classes
• Irish Society: Stasis and Change in the Ambiguous Republic. Cultural walking tour of Galway included.
• Irish Traditional Music and Dance
• Representing Ireland 鈥� Literature and Film. Visits to literary and historical sites in County Clare and South Galway included.

海角社区 requires students to enroll in a full-course load at the host institution, which is two classes for the summer. You will receive 3 U.S. credits for each class for a total of 6 U.S. credits.

Australia Outbound Program
Students enrolled at select Australia universities are invited to participate in this program. The program is open to students of all year levels and all fields. Students will earn 45 contact hours credit; the equivalent of one subject.
For more information on the Australia Outbound program, please reach out to us at听australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.

Only classes listed in the Irish Studies summer program are available.

New country, new way of learning!

Here鈥檚 what to expect at the University of Galway:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing ten hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it鈥檚 common to connect with more junior faculty members. Other resources include course designers (who line up lectures) and module coordinators.
• Academics reflect a similar level of difficulty as in the U.S., but follow a different grading scale. In Ireland, scores of 70% and above are considered 鈥淎s.鈥� (We鈥檒l review this and give you a chart to refer to during 海角社区 orientation.)
• Grades are often based only on a single final paper or on a midterm exam and final paper.
• Full access to the university鈥檚 robust academic support system and resources, including assignment to an advisor. 海角社区 local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university. Students attending select Australia universities are also eligible.
• You must have completed at least two (2) semesters or (1) academic year of full-time college study prior to the application deadline.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your 海角社区 Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, 海角社区 will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your 海角社区 Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our听Transcripts听page for more information.