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Irish Studies Minor

The Irish studies minor is an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on the history, literature, societies, and cultures of Ireland, including the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Irish Diaspora. Students must take at least 9 credits at NSU and up to 6 travel study credits in Ireland or Northern Ireland for a total of 15 credits.

Irish Studies Minor Requirements (15 credits)

Select 9 credits from the following courses:

ARTS 3350 Irish Art and Architecture (3 credits)
HIST 3240 Irish History (3 credits)
HIST 4900 Special Topics in History, when taught as an Irish history topic (3 credits)
HUMN 2400 Introduction to Celtic Studies (3 credits)
LITR 3510 Irish Literature (3 credits)
POLS 3010 Politics of Modern Ireland (3 credits)

Travel Study Requirement (3–6 credits)
In addition, students must take one or two travel study courses in Ireland or Northern Ireland, preferably after completing at least one of the above core NSU courses. These travel study courses may include any of the following subjects and would be offered as Special Topics courses:

Irish Art and Architecture
Irish Film
Irish Language (Gaelic)
Irish Literature and Politics
Transatlantic Currents: Ireland and America in the Modern Era

Qualifying travel study credit may also be earned through participation in pre-approved programs offered through partner institutions. For more information, students should contact their academic advisor.