Spend a spring, fall or summer semester in Ireland!
The magic of Ireland awaits you in this exciting study abroad program.
You will live in Carlow, Ireland, often called Carlowtown. It is a friendly, small town with about 25,000 residents, giving you a true Irish community feel. You will take your classes at Carlow College, one of the oldest schools in Ireland, founded in 1793. If you want to study abroad in a place that is not a huge city, this program is a great fit. And when you want to explore, Dublin is only about an hour away by train or bus.
As a student in this program, you will enroll full-time at Carlow College. You can earn 12–18 credits during the spring or fall semester, or 6 credits during the four-week summer program. One of the main classes is The Irish Experience, which introduces you to Ireland’s history, culture, and people. This course also includes field trips and gives you a chance to learn directly from the places you visit.
Academics
You can take classes in liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences. If you are from an ICISP member school, you must take The Irish Experience along with 3–4 other classes, for a total of 12–18 credit hours. The elective classes change each semester, so check with your ICISP representative to see what is currently offered. ICISP students may only take classes from the pre-approved course list that has been reviewed by ICCB and approved to transfer back to their home college.
Required Courses:
Elective Courses
Elective classes are offered in several subjects, including liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, and literature. These classes can change from semester to semester, and not all of them are offered every time. The list of electives may also change without notice.
| Irish Literature
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Survey of British Literature I & II
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Creative Writing
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| Introduction to Literature
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Introduction to Fiction
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Introduction to Acting
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| Introduction to Sociology
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Introduction to Mass Communications
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Intercultural Communication
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| Ethics
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Introduction to Philosophy
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World Religions
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| Developmental Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Introduction to Psychology
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| World Religions
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Developmental Psychology
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Social Psychology
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| Contemporary World Literature
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Western Civilization 1
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Western Civilization 2
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| Irish History
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Irish Dance
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Activities
The program includes trips to the following locations:
- County Carlow to see Killeshin Romanesque Church, Killeshin Hill, Old Leighlin Cathedral, and St. Mullins
- County Wexford to visit Irish National Heritage Park, Mount Leinster, Curracloe Beach and New Ross
- County Wicklow, including Glendalough, the Meeting of the Waters, and Avoca Headquarters
- County Kildare, including Rathgall and St Brigid’s Cathedral.
- A three-day excursion to County Kerry to visit the towns of Killarney and the Dingle Peninsula
- Other visits include Dublin City, Kilkenny City and the Dunmore Caves
The cost of transportation and entry fees for all cultural excursions are included in the program cost.
Housing
Your housing is included in the program fee. Students live in Lennon House, a renovated residence hall right on the college campus. Living in Lennon House is required for all students in the program. Each student has their own bedroom and shares a living room, kitchen, and bathroom with two or three other students. The building has Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities are available on-site. Bedding and towels are also provided.
Meals
Meals are not included in the program cost. There is a cafeteria in the main academic building that serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, but Lennon House does not have food service. Students are expected to cook their own meals. The shared kitchen in Lennon House makes this easy, and many students choose to cook and eat together. Several grocery stores and restaurants are also within walking distance.
Estimated Program Costs:
Call 217/351-2532 or email jlittleton@parkland.edu for more information.
The program cost includes your classes, housing, course-related field trips, a faculty liaison, and insurance and consortial fees. If you choose a homestay, it also includes daily breakfast and access to the kitchen.
The following costs are not included in the program fee: airfare, meals, airport transfers, one credit hour of Parkland College tuition and fees, and personal spending money.
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For More Information:
Contact Jody Littleton: Office D175, phone: 217/351-2532 or email jlittleton@parkland.edu for more information.