26 JUNE TO 21 JULY 2017

International Summer School in Irish Studies INSTITUTE OF IRISH STUDIES

CREDIT-BEARING PROGRAMME FIELDTRIPS TO SITES OF HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST IN BELFAST AND BEYOND LECTURES AND SEMINARS BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SCHOLARS FROM QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, BELFAST OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND STUDY WITH STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

The International Summer School in Irish Studies has been offered at Queen’s University for over 15 years. This unique, interdisciplinary Summer School is delivered by world leading scholars from a range of disciplines including history and heritage, literature, Irish language, politics, anthropology, film and theatre. Students can follow their interests in these areas to think, learn and discuss Irish Studies viewed through the lens that is most important to them. Over four weeks the Summer School examines the history and influence of our island on the world and uses this to gain a greater perspective on the planet we share. We promise our students an unforgettable and inspiring experience with lectures from world leading scholars, meetings with musicians, poets and politicians, trips to the historic Titanic ship yards and the rugged Antrim coastline.

“ Lectures will include: • The history of the people on our island • Ireland’s place in the world • The extraordinary and powerful history of migration and diaspora • The turbulent, intertwined and sometimes creative relationships between Britain and Ireland • The specific part played by the north, particularly Belfast and Derry/Londonderry in our history • Language, literature, music, dance and art • Conflict and Peace • Heritage, identity and varieties of Irishness But it’s not all study! The Summer School does not just offer an introduction to Irish Studies but also to the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland. We promise challenge and entertainment all at the same time. Students are also given the opportunity to meet with some of Northern Ireland’s decision-makers – key politicians, church and community leaders. There are excursions to archaeological, historical and cultural sites in Belfast and beyond, with Irish music and dance evenings as well. Some of the field trips include: • Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast and the Antrim Glens, an area of unsurpassed beauty, a unique fusion of tangible heritage and magnificent scenery. • Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, where the Titanic was designed and built. • Belfast’s murals and interface, guided tour. • The Centre for Migration Studies at the Ulster American Folk Park. • Derry-Londonderry (UK City of Culture 2013), tour of this splendid city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene.

Anna Donley Fulbright Student Nebraska Wesleyan University My four weeks spent in Belfast were the best of my life, and I learned more about Ireland and its history than I ever would have expected to. Best of all, I got to learn all about it from experts that delivered their lectures with contagious enthusiasm. Throughout the program, we students collectively fell in love with Irish culture, and I am convinced that this program is the greatest way to experience Ireland. We got to dance to traditional music, hike through the Giant’s Causeway, and visit countless museums, which taught us volumes about the issues that Ireland faces today. My favourite part, however, was being surrounded by a group of diverse, passionate, ambitious people that challenged me to think differently and learn more. It was all good craic. If I could, I would do it again and a thousand times more, so I highly encourage anyone with an interest in Ireland and a sense of adventure to apply next summer!’

BELFAST From Saint Patrick to the birthplace of the Titanic, from the Giant’s Causeway to the Mountains of Mourne and the Walled City of Derry, there are unique stories to tell across Northern Ireland and our summer school students will get a flavour of them all throughout their four weeks at Queen’s. Belfast city started out as a small hamlet with fertile land along the mouth of the Lagan. Soon, settlers realised our lough was deep and our shores were safe from the north Atlantic storms. From these early stages the industrious locals developed a boat building trade. And the rest is our history. Today’s Belfast is packed with history, culture, arts, exciting events and great food. The city has received a wealth of accolades in the last number of years: • • • •

Belfast as one of National Geographic’s “Places to Travel for Food in 2016” Titanic Belfast voted best visitor attraction in Europe (2015 Europe Group Travel Awards)

Northern Ireland is the happiest place in the UK (Office of National Statistics, 2015) Belfast one of the top 10 UK destinations (Tripadvisor 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards)

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Queen’s University Belfast is a UK top ten research-intensive university, ranked in the top 1% in the world. The University is among the ten oldest Universities in the UK and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. The Institute of Irish Studies at Queen’s was founded in 1965 and a leading centre for research in Irish Studies on the island of Ireland.

KEY INFORMATION

APPLY ONLINE

CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

Apply for the 2017 Irish Studies Summer School online by visiting http://go.qub. ac.uk/IrishStudiesSummerSchool The application closing date is 28 April 2017 but as places are confirmed on a first come, first-served basis we recommend that prospective students make their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Summer School participants will stay at Queen’s Elms, a modern, purpose-built village community in the leafy suburbs of South Belfast. Rooms are private, fully furnished and centrally heated, with internet access. And all within a short walk of the main university. To find out more about University accommodation at Queen’s visit www.stayatqueens.com FEES The Summer School is offered at two different fee rates which include tuition, fieldtrips and cultural visits. The option with en-suite accommodation includes a cooked breakfast each morning. £1,021 For tuition only £2,000 For tuition and premium e-suite accommodation CREDIT For those seeking credit, three US credits are recommended for these programmes. Your home university will make the decision about the award of this credit. In order to be assessed for credit, students complete an extended essay.

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOLS Tel: +44 (0) 28 9097 1346 Email: [email protected] http://go.qub.ac.uk/ IrishStudiesSummerSchool www.facebook.com/IrishStudiesAtQUB Institute of Irish Studies Queen’s University Belfast Belfast BT7 1NN Northern Ireland