Why Study in Galway?
The summer Galway program is ideal for students interested in learning about Irish studies in a lively, student-oriented city on Ireland’s west coast. Galway’s magical combination of ancient history and contemporary culture makes it a great location for Irish studies. The Galway program consists of one 5-week session offering academic coursework in literature, history, theatre, music and the Gaelic language taught by established Irish and U.S. scholars. Many of these courses include enticing field trips offering hands on experience with the subject matter. These include walking tours of Galway, outings to the Connemara gaeltacht (or Irish-speaking area), live theatre and guest lectures by leading playwrights and directors, private Irish film screenings and private in-class music concerts by leading traditional musicians and singers. Participation in additional program field trips and the optional tour of Dublin also form an integral part of the program. The summer Galway program has a
