Global Irish Studies

Ireland's historical course features legend and folklore, ancient tradition, storied military engagements and dynamic political campaigns. Franklin Pierce University's Certificate in Global Irish Studies invites students to explore a culture where centuries of colonizers from the Vikings to the Ulster Scots reformed native Celtic foundations within a turbulent historical progression. The mission of the Certificate is to develop students’ knowledge of Ireland’s rich literature, politics, music, and arts, and study the worldwide impact of the ethnic diaspora. Irish cultural and political nationalism(s), gender, tradition, and religious affiliation(s) will constitute critical, sources of inquiry and analysis within this Certificate. Students can achieve the learning outcomes Intercultural Knowledge and Critical Reading in ID132Irish Identity: Art and Music. They could also fulfill outcomes such as Inquiry and Analysis, Information Literacy and Applied and Experiential Learning. The Certificate’s Global Irish introductory course, upper-level and experiential coursework is sequenced within a 12-credit structure that aims to credential students in knowledge of Ireland and the Irish at home and abroad. Internship or practicum options, further, should facilitate student application of critical and knowledge-based skills in professional settings. Ultimately, the Global Irish Certificate offers a rich introduction to Ireland's history and culture, and a foundation for ongoing exploration of this ancient land.