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Colmcille Study Abroad Program Glencolmcille, Republic of Ireland and Derry, Northern Ireland
From Medieval times to the present, Ireland has inspired writers, fascinated visitors, and beguiled the uninitiated with its captivating countryside, its wealth of music, art, and architecture, its lifestyle and history—an ideal destination for an in -depth cultural experience! As a participant on the Colmcille Semester you will experience the life an This English-speaking, semester-long study abroad program is divided into modules of varying duration between Glencolmcille - a small coastal valley community in the Donegal Highlands in the Northwest corner of the Republic of Ireland, and at the University of Ulster, Magee College, Derry – the second largest city of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. These program sites are selected to allow for an exceptional range of study options which include opportunities for internship, fieldwork, applied history workshops and independent research. All participants partake in an intensive Irish language course at a premiere language institute in County Donegal. The majority of time is spent studying a range of topics at Magee College in Derry, side-by-side with local students. Throughout the semester students explore different aspects of Ireland’s history and culture leading to four credits of Ethnic Studies under the supervision of a UWM faculty member.
Students should have sophomore standing and carry a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. (4.0 scale). In addition to the written application materials and letters of reference, applicants may be interviewed by the Overseas Programs and Partnerships office.
Students will be introduced to the Irish language at the Oideas Gael Language Institute in the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) in Glencolmcille, County Donegal. While in Derry, students will take language courses at the University of Ulster.
The course begins in Glencolmcille, focusing on pre-selected aspects of rural life in the Atlantic village community. Paired students will select one of the following topics in terms of relevance, manifestation, impact and integration: Emigration, folklore, archeology, landscape, traditional crafts, economic development, religion ritual and music. This study will be carried over to the Derry portion of the program During a course-related field trip to Dublin, students expand their knowledge of Irish folklore at the archives of the University College of Dublin (largest collection in Europe). In Dublin, students accompany Professor John Gleeson on visits to the traditional music archives, the Royal Irish Academy, the Dail Parliament, the National Museum of Ireland and more. Students will have the option of working in pairs. Assignments are worked out in journal format and supplemented where appropriate by photo/video. A final paper incorporating journal content and collected materials will conclude the coursework
Students will be enrolled for a course in Irish culture while in Derry at the University of Ulster. Examples of courses offered in the past include Irish History and Irish Poetry.
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/campus/magee/ Students select two courses from three different departments at Magee College: 1) International Studies, 2) Peace and Conflict Studies, or 3) Irish History and Politics. Since Colmcille students have a different exam schedule from the regular Magee students, they are encouraged to talk and meet with their professors early in the semester to work out course requirements clearly—Colmcille students will not partake in the regular Magee College final exam schedule. *Several additional disciplines are available on a case-by-case basis
A wide variety of internships will be available in Derry with community organizations, museums, and schools. Estimated program fee: $9,550.00 (WI Res), $9,650.00 (MN Reciprocity), $9,750.00 (Non-Res) Program fee includes UWM tuition and fees, pre-departure and on-site orientation and program administration, housing, some meals, weekly social and cultural activities, sponsored excursions, and mandatory UW-System health insurance. Not included in the program fee is airfare and ground transportation, most meals, passport, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses. In Glencolmcille students live in Bed and Breakfast accommodations and in Derry students live in shared apartments in university-owned accommodations. Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide to Study Abroad
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