Location:

Dingle, Ireland

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

MayMester Intersession, Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Sacred Heart University offers perhaps the most immersive Irish Studies program anywhere, as students have the unrivaled opportunity to delve into Irish culture in the heart of the Irish-speaking Dingle Gaeltacht region. Students do not merely read about Ireland; they live the Irish experience through hands-on seminars lead by accomplished scholars and local experts using Dingle as the campus classroom. All of our courses feature active participation and immersion– both in and out of the classroom. What develops is a profound understanding of Celtic culture and society, historically and in the modern world.

Short Term Programs SHU in Dingle offers an intensive study abroad program each May. The curriculum of the intensive program offers a wide range of courses in the arts and humanities, physical and social sciences, business and professional fields. Courses include local field trips and community-based projects that give students the opportunity learn firsthand the lessons and theories of the classroom. Also, a variety of excursions and cultural activities are included to provide students with a living experience of Irish culture and history.

Students will enroll in one (1) course and receive a total of 3 credits issued on a Sacred Heart University transcript. Non-SHU students will arrange credit transfer and course approval through their home institutions with the support of the SHU Office of Global Affairs. Classes are held Monday through Thursday during most weeks to allow for immersion into the Dingle community and weekend travel opportunities. Course offerings are subject to change. Because of the experiential components and requirements, course enrollments may be capped. Courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment or program changes.

Setting Description:

National Geographic once described this region as “the most beautiful place on Earth.” Many refer to the idyllic location of SHU’s campus in Dingle as the “best of both worlds” since it provides students with all of the amenities of a tourist haven, but in an authentic setting with traditional Irish culture. Dingle is a place with welcoming locals and many hospitable places in which to meet them. Here you will find tremendous learning resources, magnificent relics, ruins and holy places, easy access to other areas of the country and Europe, immersive activities and opportunities to try something new, and a vast, living record of folklore, celebrations, history and authentic music and dance. If you wish to experience all that Ireland has to offer, the Dingle Peninsula Gaeltacht is where you want to be. In Irish, “An Gaeltacht” refers to the few areas in Ireland in which Irish is the community language. In these areas, people work to preserve the vitality of the language and all aspects

Cost:

Sacred Heart University will bill students the regular Sacred Heart University part-time tuition rate for 3 credits and program fees along with a $250 confirmation fee. In summary, the following is included in your program fees: 3 tuition credits, Accommodations, Overnight excursion, Day field trips and tours, Group & extracurricular activities, Dinner on class days (Welcome dinner also provided), HTH international insurance plan, Orientation: Program Handbook & orientation held at SHU and in Di