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Irish Summer School at NUI-Galway

University of Missouri-St. Louis Faculty-Led Program

Location: Galway, Ireland

Dates: June 26-July 26, 2012

Special Notes: Additional Scholarships are available for qualified UMSL students through the Smurfit-Stone Endowed Professorship!

Course: Students choose between the courses below in Irish Studies and earn 6 credit hours of transfer credit. This program is available for undergraduate or graduate credit.

Pictures taken by past participants on the Galway
Summer program or other programs in Ireland.

Course Description:
Teaching will be by means of lectures, seminars, dramatic performances, guided tours and informed contact with the music, language and people of Ireland. An interdisciplinary approach will be used within each course and between the courses of the Irish Studies program. Students will have access to library, audio and visual facilities of the University.

Each student will select two of the following courses:

Course number & name at Galway UM-St. Louis equivalent (how it will transfer)
SU 401* Representing Ireland: Literature and Film English 4950 Special Topics
SU 402 Archaeological History of Ireland Anthro 2190 Special Topics
SU 403 Irish History Hist 3000 Special Topics
SU 404 Gaelic Culture and Literature English 3500 Special Studies
SU 405* Irish Society SJ 405 Sociology elective, junior level
SU 406* Irish Traditional Music & Dance Music 4000 Directed Studies
SU 407* Introduction to Art in Ireland Art Hs 3391 Selected Themes in Art History

*NOTE: Students cannot select the following combinations due to schedule conflicts:

  • SU 405 and SU 407
  • SU 401 and SU 406


    Professors: The group is accompanied by Dr. Eamonn Wall, UM-St. Louis Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor in Irish Studies.

    Priority Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
    Final Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
    Spots Available: 10*

    Eligibility Requirements for UMSL students: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements.This program welcomes undergraduates, graduate students, and life-long learners.

    Estimated Costs:
    Program Fee: $4350**

    Program Fee includes • 6 credits tuition at the NUI - Galway, Health Insurance, Accomodations, Course Related Field Trips
    Not Included in the Fees •Roundtrip Airfare (estimate $1000), Meals and Personal Expenses (estimate $1250-$1750 depending on personal habits) •Passport Costs

Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
Application and Deposit Deadline: March 16, 2012
Acceptance Documents Deadline: March 30, 2012
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: April 6, 2012
Online Orientation Completion: March 30, 2012
Mandatory SA In Person Oriention: April TBA
Mandatory Program Orientation: TBA
Tuition Payment Deadline: 2 weeks prior to departure

For Additional Information:
Dr. Eamonn Wall, UMSL SMURFIT-Stone Corportation Professor in Irish Studies (WallE@umsl.edu 314-516-5589)
Amy Fillo, Study Abroad Coordinator (filloa@umsl.edu, 314-516-6497)

Scholarships: available through International Studies and Programs for all accepted UMSL full-time degree-seeking students with a 3.0 GPA or above.

Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online.
1. Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application Form
2. Non-refundable*** $100 deposit (due at time of application - check payable to UMSL)
3. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only/optional)
4. Printed out ID sized photo (2x2). Please write your name and program on the back.
5. Non-UMSL students must also submit a letter of recommendation and transcript
6. Review Faculty-Led Application Instructions for additional details.

Application and non-refundable deposit are due by January 20, 2012 for priority application acceptance.

Tuition ONLY may be billed to your UMSL student account; the program fees are payable by check or money order. If possible, please return documents and fees before their deadline.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
Faculty-led program participants are required to complete the online study abroad orientation, which covers health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Participants may or may not 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-UMSL 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, details and location.

Important Information Regarding Fees and Registration:

Fees:
1. Program fees must be paid by check or money order made out to UMSL and sent or brought to the Study Abroad Office. Credit cards are NOT accepted for program fees. Students receive transfer credit for this program, and thus, are not responsible for UMSL tuition.

Registration:
Registration Instructions will be sent to you via e-mail by the Study Abroad Coordinator. You will receive transfer credit for this program.  Do not try to register without receiving informaiton from the Study Abroad Office about the correct procedure for your program.

* Additional spots may be made available. This program requires a minimum number of participants for the program to be viable. Should that number not be reached, applicants will be contacted to discuss alternative opportunities.
** UMSL reserves the right to revise the program fee if there are fluctuations in the exchange rate and departure fees. Participants are responsible for any increase in rates.
***Deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected to participate in the program or the program is cancelled by behalf of the university.