Creative Writing in Galway, Ireland
University of Missouri-St. Louis Faculty Led Program - Summer Program
Location: Galway, Ireland
Course: Sponsored by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the University of Arkansas and the National University of Ireland-Galway students will take two 3 credit courses: a workshop in either fiction or poetry, and Reading Ireland, a course in Irish Literature.
The 2012 poetry workshop will be led by Irish poet Moya Cannon and the fiction workshop by the American novelist and short story writer Mary Troy. Both writers will combine to team-teach Reading Ireland.
Among those who have read in the past and discussed the craft with students are Paula Meehan, Tim Robinson, Eamon Grennan, Mary O’ Malley, Claire Keegan, and others. Students will reside in Gort na Coiribe, a fifteen minute walk from campus. Transfer credits will be awarded through the University of Arkansas.
Excursions: The course includes a weekend trip to Inishbofin Island as well as readings by guest writers.
Dates: June 26-July 26, 2012
Professors: Moya Cannon and Mary Troy
Priority Application Deadline: January 24, 2012
Final Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Eligibility Requirements for UMSL students: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements.This program welcomes undergraduates, graduate students, and life-long learners.
Estimated Costs:
Program Fees: $3850
Plus
Tuition: $589 (3 credits), $1177 (6 credits). Graduate credit is $335 per credit through the University of Arkansas
Program Fee includes •Instruction, Lodging, Health Insurance, Inishbofin Weekend, Guest Writers, other Cultural Activites.
Not Included in the Fees •Airfare (estimate $1000+), Personal Expenses(estimate $1250+ depending on personal habits) •Passport Costs
Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
Application and Deposit Deadline: March 1, 2012
Acceptance Documents Deadline: TBA
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: TBA
Online Orientation Completion: TBA
Mandatory SA In Person Oriention: TBA
Mandatory Program Orientation: TBA
Tuition Payment Deadline: TBA
Program Dates: June 26-July 26, 2012
For Additional Information:
Eamonn Wall Ph.D.,
Smurfit-Stone Professor of Irish Studies (walle@umsl.edu 314-516-5589)
or
Amy Fillo, Study Abroad Coordinator (FilloA@umsl.edu, 314-516-6497)
Application or Inquiry Process:
If you are interested in more information or would like to apply, please submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office:
1. UMSL Creative Writing Program Info Form
2. Further program and application instructions will be emailed to you upon completion and receipt of the UMSL Creative Writing Program Info Form.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
UMSL Students will be required to complete the online study abroad orientation. UMSL Students have to attend an in-person orientation; you will be notified by the program coordinator via e-mail regarding the specific requirements for your program. Non-UM-St. Louis students residing in the St. Louis area are welcome to attend. Please notify the Study Abroad Office if you will be attending so that we may send you a parking permit and directions.
* UMSL, UA, and NUI-Galway reserve the right to revise the program fee if there are fluctuations in the exchange rate. Participants are responsible for any increase in rates.