Cultural Studies: Ireland

On successful completion of this module the learner should know, understand and/or be able to demonstrate the specificity of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage: linguistic, literary and musical culture in terms of Ireland’s varied contributions to contemporary international culture. Drawing on the past to inform the present, insights into Ireland's musical, literary, linguistic and filmic heritage will form a unique introduction for the learner on this rich and varied subject bearing in mind the United Nations Developmental Goals of inclusively, cultural and societal sustainability.

1. Understand and explain the specificity of Ireland's linguistic, literary and musical culture

2. Demonstrate the ‘presence of the past' in Ireland's varied contributions to contemporary international culture.

3. Form informed insights into the specifically cultural aspects of Ireland's heritage

4. Apply information in a critical and contextual manner.