Study Abroad Courses at Wexford
Expand your knowledge and explore research with outstanding professors in several undergraduate and graduate courses. You can choose between a residential course or a hybrid residential/online course in many majors and minors. Choose courses from the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Education, Honors College, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Parker College of Business, College of Science and Mathematics and Waters College of Health Professions at different terms throughout the summer.
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Courses offered in Summer 2023
WexTerm A = Minimester 1
Starts Stateside on May 16, 2023 • In Ireland, May 21 through June 16, 2023
Environmental Biology
CORE
World Regional Geography
CORE
Irish Cultural Geographies
Public Health Internship
PLUS
Master’s & Doctoral Equivalents
Principles of Public Health
PLUS
Master’s Equivelant
Psychology Ireland: Beyond the Towers
Environmental Biology
SIX-CREDIT HOUR
Honors Inquiry Program
(Open to All)
This is a 2-course, team-tought program, delivered as a single learning experience. It includes opportunities for primary-source archival research.
Review the list below for the courses available at our Wexford campus in Summer 2023. Use the tools above the list to refine your search. Click on an individual course to expand for a course description and full details. All courses are taught for the full length of the term to which they’re linked (Minimester I, Minimester II, Full Summer Term) with some classes meeting before or after your time in Ireland . Refer to the WexTerm key below for the dates when that term will be in Ireland.
WexTerm A
In Ireland May 21 – June 16, 2023
WexTerm B
In Ireland June 25 – July 21, 2023
WexTerm C
In Ireland June 4 – June 30, 2023
Note: Honors Inquiry Program courses are open to both honors and non-honors students.
| Course | In Ireland | Course Level | Course Description | |||||||||
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| BIOL 1230 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Core | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Environmental Biology | 3 | Dr. Ed Mondor | emondor@georgiasouthern.edu | How sustainable is your lifestyle? Is Ireland, the so-called Emerald Isle, really as “green” as people think? Our course examines key environmental issues that people face in two different countries: the US and Ireland. By means of classroom instruction and educational field trips, we address such topics as population growth, climate change, and the energy supply — as well as waste, agriculture, freshwater, and the oceans. In addition to introducing fundamental interactions between humans and the environment, our course identifies various long-term solutions that North America and Europe are advancing in response to today’s environmental challenges. Wexford is home to Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency; the country’s national wind-energy initiative; and a United Nations Center of Excellence in high-efficiency buildings. We take advantage of these assets, and we also visit a significant fishing port, among other locations. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Statesboro Campus | Counts in Core D1 | A-1 |
| GEOG 1130 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Core | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | World Regional Geography | 3 | Dr. Amy Potter | amypotter@georgiasouthern.edu | Our course studies geographic regions of the world (Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and more), delving into their physical landscapes, natural and human resources, economies, cultures, and politics. Due to our being in Ireland, we particularly acknowledge that since 1700, perhaps as many as 10 million Irish-born people have emigrated from their homeland, creating a worldwide Irish diaspora. We examine how this global community has influenced — and been influence by — places as far apart as Nigeria, the United States, Argentina, and New Zealand. Our field trips include such sites as the award-winning EPIC Irish Emigration Museum in central Dublin and the 1798 Center in the historic County Wexford town of Enniscorthy. Memories of a major battle fought just outside Enniscorthy in the year 1798 became a central component of the cultural memory that Irish emigrants brought to Savannah, Georgia, and other international cities. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts in Core B. This course is delivered mainly asynchronous online, even in Ireland. | B-1 |
| GEOG 3090 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Irish Cultural Geographies Potatoes, Pubs, and Protest | 3 | Dr. Amy Potter | amypotter@georgiasouthern.edu | Subtitled “Potatoes, Pubs, and Protest,” Irish Cultural Geographies constitutes an exciting opportunity to engage with themes in cultural geography while immersed in the country of Ireland. Through readings, field trips, and guest speakers, our course analyzes the meanings of the Irish cultural landscape, particularly memory and identity as expressed through monuments and markers. We also explore population movement as manifest in the worldwide Irish diaspora, examples of which include the Great Hunger generation and former US Presidents Kennedy, Reagan, and Obama. We assess present-day in-migration to Ireland from the European Union, Nigeria, Brazil, and elsewhere; and we acknowledge the Irish Traveler community (similar to the Roma). Finally, we study Irish culture, especially the sense of place, as it relates to pubs, traditional music, the native language, and religious expression. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Geography Major/Minor; or as an Elective | C-1 |
| PUBH 4195 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Public Health Undergraduate Internship International Advantage: Ireland | Flex | Dr. Helen Bland | hwbland@georgiasouthern.edu | Are you looking for an international-internship experience by traveling abroad? Based at Georgia Southern University’s beautiful campus in the town of Wexford in southeast Ireland, our course offers students multiple ways to examine Public Health practices in Ireland. Gaining an understanding of the Irish and European ecosystems will give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs and advanced-degree programs Our course tailors your project or experiences in Ireland to your academic and professional goals. We augment classroom instruction with field trips, panel discussions by Irish experts, and opportunities to gain field hours in relevant professional settings. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Public Health Undergraduate Internship | D-1 |
| PUBH 5000 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Principles of Public Health Practice Lessons of Ireland | 3 | Dr. Helen Bland | hwbland@georgiasouthern.edu | Undergraduate students explore Public Health practice by gaining an understanding of past and present systems and innovations in Ireland and the unique lessons that derive from them. From waves of invaders and settlers (Gaels, Vikings, Normans, English, Scottish, and more); through famine after famine (culminating in the catastrophic potato famine of the 1840s); and through fortitude, creativity, and a passion for education, Ireland provides thousands of years of invaluable insights into Public Health. Most of the teaching and learning in this course occurs in an asynchronous online format; however, once in Ireland, we supplement the virtual activities with some relevant field trips; live panel discussions and film-screenings; museum visits; and in-person instructional sessions. Special emphasis areas include Public Health history, epidemiology, healthcare systems analysis, environmental health, social marketing, and maternal-and-child health as understood in Ireland. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Asynchronous, but with some Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Public Health Major/Minor; or as an Elective. This course is delivered mainly asynchronous online, even in Ireland. | E-1 |
| PSYC 3050 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Psychology: Ireland Beyond the Towers | 3 | Dr. Ginger Wickline | vwickline@georgiasouthern.edu | Ireland: Beyond the Towers! Explore exquisite places as we get to know welcoming people in and around Wexford, a charming seaside settlement originally founded by the Vikings. Our course explores practical psychology by connecting with professional partners who deliver social and mental-health services in the town of Wexford and its regional hinterland. As the course proceeds, your cross-cultural communication skills and intercultural competencies expand by interacting with and learning from Irish providers. Our wide-ranging field trips, one of which focuses on Irish-language speakers, provide first-hand experiences of Irish cultural values and practices. Important Note: Courses F-1 and F-2 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the course # (PSYC 3050 or 3899) that best suits your graduation requirements. Unlike the Minimester I (Summer Term A) courses, A through E, this is a Summer Long Term offering. It runs asynchronously online during Summer Long Term (May 15-July 13) except for in-person instruction in Ireland — alongside the Minimester I courses — between May 21 and June 16. If you like, you can select one F course and either the G course or one of the Minimester I courses (A, B, C, D, E). | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Asynchronous, but with some Real-Time Online Sessions | Crosslisted with PSYC 3899. Counts towards Psychology Major/Minor; or as an Elective. This course is delivered asynchronous online, except in Ireland. | F-1 |
| PSYC 3899 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Psychology: Ireland Beyond the Towers | 3 | Dr. Ginger Wickline | vwickline@georgiasouthern.edu | Ireland: Beyond the Towers! Explore exquisite places as we get to know welcoming people in and around Wexford, a charming seaside settlement originally founded by the Vikings. Our course explores practical psychology by connecting with professional partners who deliver social and mental-health services in the town of Wexford and its regional hinterland. As the course proceeds, your cross-cultural communication skills and intercultural competencies expand by interacting with and learning from Irish providers. Our wide-ranging field trips, one of which focuses on Irish-language speakers, provide first-hand experiences of Irish cultural values and practices. Important Note: Courses F-1 and F-2 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the course # (PSYC 3050 or 3899) that best suits your graduation requirements. Unlike the Minimester I (Summer Term A) courses, A through E, this is a Summer Long Term offering. It runs asynchronously online during Summer Long Term (May 15-July 13) except for in-person instruction in Ireland — alongside the Minimester I courses — between May 21 and June 16. If you like, you can select one F course and either the G course or one of the Minimester I courses (A, B, C, D, E). | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Asynchronous, but with some Real-Time Online Sessions | Crosslisted with PSYC 3050. Counts towards Public Health Major/Minor; or as an Elective. This course is delivered asynchronous online, except in Ireland. | F-2 |
| PSYC 3335 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Personality Psychology | 3 | Dr. Ginger Wickline | vwickline@georgiasouthern.edu | Delivered mainly asynchronously online, this course surveys research findings om selected aspects of personality. It also explores the determinants and development of personality; personality assessments; and research methods. To apply for this course, a student must have achieved a minimum grade of “C” in PSYC 1101. Most of the teaching and learning in this course occurs in an asynchronous online format; however, once in Ireland, we supplement the virtual activities with some relevant field trips and in-person instructional sessions. Important Note: Unlike the Minimester I (Summer Term A) courses, A through E, this is a Summer Long Term offering. It runs asynchronously online during Summer Long Term (May 15-July 13) except for in-person instruction in Ireland — alongside the Minimester I courses — between May 21 and June 16. If you like, you can select the G course and either one of the F courses or one of the Minimester I courses (A, B, C, D, E). | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Asynchronous, but with some Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Psychology Major/Minor; or as an Elective. This course is delivered asynchronous online, except in Ireland. | G-1 |
| PUBH 7790 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Graduate | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Public Health Master's Practicum International Advantage: Ireland | Flex | Dr. Helen Bland | hwbland@georgiasouthern.edu | For Public Health Master’s-level students, this course yields credits towards the graduate practicum (a degree requirement) through a mix of classroom instruction and field experiences in Wexford, Ireland, where Georgia Southern maintains its European base. The PUBH 7790 (Master’s) course is offered alongside a doctoral course (PUBH 9790) and an upper-division undergraduate-internship course (PUBH 4195D). The content, however, differs, course by course. Each graduate student benefits from learning opportunities relevant to their career focus. We visit workplaces and other venues where Public Health theory becomes Public Health practice, and we also host Irish Public Health professionals and academics on our impressive campus. Because this course delivers the international knowledge and competencies that employers seek, it increases the value of your degree and your overall competitiveness on the job-market. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards M.P.H. Practicum | DD-1 |
| PUBH 9790 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Graduate | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Public Health Doctoral Preceptorship International Advantage: Ireland | Flex | Dr. Helen Bland | hwbland@georgiasouthern.edu | For Public Health doctoral-level students, this course yields credits towards the graduate preceptship (a degree requirement) through a mix of classroom instruction and field experiences in Wexford, Ireland, where Georgia Southern maintains its European base. The PUBH 9790 doctoral course is offered alongside a Master’s course (PUBH 7790) and an upper-division undergraduate-internship course (PUBH 4195D). The content, however, differs, course by course. Each graduate student benefits from learning opportunities relevant to their career focus. We visit workplaces and other venues where Public Health theory becomes Public Health practice, and we also host Irish Public Health professionals and academics on our impressive campus. Because this course delivers the international knowledge and competencies that employers seek, it increases the value of your degree and your overall competitiveness on the job-market. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Dr.P.H. Preceptorship | DD-2 |
| PUBH 7090 (Online) | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Graduate | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Principles of Public Health Practice Lessons of Ireland | 3 | Dr. Helen Bland | hwbland@georgiasouthern.edu | Master’s-level students explore Public Health practice by gaining an understanding of past and present systems and innovations in Ireland and the unique lessons that derive from them. From waves of invaders and settlers (Gaels, Vikings, Normans, English, Scottish, and more); through famine after famine (culminating in the catastrophic potato famine of the 1840s); and through fortitude, creativity, and a passion for education, Ireland provides thousands of years of invaluable insights into Public Health. Most of the teaching and learning in this course occurs in an asynchronous online format; however, once in Ireland, we supplement the virtual activities with some relevant field trips; live panel discussions and film-screenings; museum visits; and in-person instructional sessions. Special emphasis areas include Public Health history, epidemiology, healthcare systems analysis, environmental health, social marketing, and maternal-and-child health as understood in Ireland. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Asynchronous, but with some Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards M.P.H. This course is delivered mainly asynchronous online, even in Ireland. | EE-1 |
| HONS 1134 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Honors Inquiry in Global Issues | 3 | Dr. Francis Desiderio | francisdesider@georgiasouthern.edu | This course is an option in the Summer 2023 iteration of the Honors Inquiry Program. Regardless of what “G” course and what “H” course a student selects, the overall Inquiry Program is a single, co-taught learning experience. Working alongside their professors, students in the Inquiry Program conduct primary-source and other types of archival research in order to tell, with authenticity, stories of Irish (especially Wexford) settlement in Savannah, Georgia. We emphasize the settlers’ pre-emigration realities in Ireland, as well as their Stateside interactions with African Americans and other ethnic groups. Course activities, many of which occur in Ireland, include discovering and analyzing relevant material, such as shipping records, personal and business letters, and newspaper accounts. In addition, students explore the so-called archive of place; conduct interviews; co-produce public presentations; and design educational display banners and webpages. The content we generate fuels the production of a smartphone-based, Irish-forward walking tour of around six sites of historical importance on Savannah’s westside, a district currently undergoing significant gentrification due to such initiatives as the Enmarket Arena. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Armstrong Campus (campus accommodation covered by Study Abroad Package) | Counts in Core B | H-1 |
| SABR 2960 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Study Abroad with Research in Ireland | 3 | Dr. Francis Desiderio | francisdesider@georgiasouthern.edu | This course is an option in the Summer 2023 iteration of the Honors Inquiry Program. Regardless of what “G” course and what “H” course a student selects, the overall Inquiry Program is a single, co-taught learning experience. Working alongside their professors, students in the Inquiry Program conduct primary-source and other types of archival research in order to tell, with authenticity, stories of Irish (especially Wexford) settlement in Savannah, Georgia. We emphasize the settlers’ pre-emigration realities in Ireland, as well as their Stateside interactions with African Americans and other ethnic groups. Course activities, many of which occur in Ireland, include discovering and analyzing relevant material, such as shipping records, personal and business letters, and newspaper accounts. In addition, students explore the so-called archive of place; conduct interviews; co-produce public presentations; and design educational display banners and webpages. The content we generate fuels the production of a smartphone-based, Irish-forward walking tour of around six sites of historical importance on Savannah’s westside, a district currently undergoing significant gentrification due to such initiatives as the Enmarket Arena. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Armstrong Campus (campus accommodation covered by Study Abroad Package) | Counts in Core B | H-2 |
| INTS 4090 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Special Topics in International Studies | 3 | Dr. Francis Desiderio | francisdesider@georgiasouthern.edu | This course is an option in the Summer 2023 iteration of the Honors Inquiry Program. Regardless of what “G” course and what “H” course a student selects, the overall Inquiry Program is a single, co-taught learning experience. Working alongside their professors, students in the Inquiry Program conduct primary-source and other types of archival research in order to tell, with authenticity, stories of Irish (especially Wexford) settlement in Savannah, Georgia. We emphasize the settlers’ pre-emigration realities in Ireland, as well as their Stateside interactions with African Americans and other ethnic groups. Course activities, many of which occur in Ireland, include discovering and analyzing relevant material, such as shipping records, personal and business letters, and newspaper accounts. In addition, students explore the so-called archive of place; conduct interviews; co-produce public presentations; and design educational display banners and webpages. The content we generate fuels the production of a smartphone-based, Irish-forward walking tour of around six sites of historical importance on Savannah’s westside, a district currently undergoing significant gentrification due to such initiatives as the Enmarket Arena. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Armstrong Campus (campus accommodation covered by Study Abroad Package) | Counts towards International Studies Major/Minor; or as an Elective | H-3 |
| HONS 1132 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Honors Inquiry in the Humanities | 3 | Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan | mryan@georgiasouthern.edu | This course is an option in the Summer 2023 iteration of the Honors Inquiry Program. Regardless of what “G” course and what “H” course a student selects, the overall Inquiry Program is a single, co-taught learning experience. Working alongside their professors, students in the Inquiry Program conduct primary-source and other types of archival research in order to tell, with authenticity, stories of Irish (especially Wexford) settlement in Savannah, Georgia. We emphasize the settlers’ pre-emigration realities in Ireland, as well as their Stateside interactions with African Americans and other ethnic groups. Course activities, many of which occur in Ireland, include discovering and analyzing relevant material, such as shipping records, personal and business letters, and newspaper accounts. In addition, students explore the so-called archive of place; conduct interviews; co-produce public presentations; and design educational display banners and webpages. The content we generate fuels the production of a smartphone-based, Irish-forward walking tour of around six sites of historical importance on Savannah’s westside, a district currently undergoing significant gentrification due to such initiatives as the Enmarket Arena. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Armstrong Campus (campus accommodation covered by Study Abroad Package) | Counts in Core C | J-1 |
| IDS 2000 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Diaspora Studies The Wexford-Savannah Axis | 3 | Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan | mryan@georgiasouthern.edu | This course explores the shifting relations between homelands and host nations from the perspective of those who have moved, whether voluntarily or not. It examines the historical and/or contemporary movements of peoples and the complex issues of identity and experience to which these processes give rise, emphasizing the lived experience of migrant communities as they negotiate forms of existence that preceded and exceed national boundaries. It may be taught from various disciplinary, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing from the social sciences, history, the arts, and humanities. In it, students can expect to explore the relationship between place and belonging, how the experiences of migration and dislocation challenge the modern assumption that the nation-state should be the limit of identification, while examining questions of the coherence of cultural and political boundaries. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts in Core B | J-2 |
| IRSH 3090 | WexTerm A | May 21 - June 16 | Undergrad Honors | Minimester I, May 15 - June 16, 2023 | Special Topics in Irish Studies Irish Emigration and Integration: Savannah Narratives | 3 | Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan | mryan@georgiasouthern.edu | This course is an option in the Summer 2023 iteration of the Honors Inquiry Program. Regardless of what “G” course and what “H” course a student selects, the overall Inquiry Program is a single, co-taught learning experience. Working alongside their professors, students in the Inquiry Program conduct primary-source and other types of archival research in order to tell, with authenticity, stories of Irish (especially Wexford) settlement in Savannah, Georgia. We emphasize the settlers’ pre-emigration realities in Ireland, as well as their Stateside interactions with African Americans and other ethnic groups. Course activities, many of which occur in Ireland, include discovering and analyzing relevant material, such as shipping records, personal and business letters, and newspaper accounts. In addition, students explore the so-called archive of place; conduct interviews; co-produce public presentations; and design educational display banners and webpages. The content we generate fuels the production of a smartphone-based, Irish-forward walking tour of around six sites of historical importance on Savannah’s westside, a district currently undergoing significant gentrification due to such initiatives as the Enmarket Arena. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: In-person on Armstrong Campus (campus accommodation covered by Study Abroad Package) | Counts towards Interdisciplinary Irish Studies Minor; or as ElectiveMay count towards History Major/Minor (email instructor to discuss) | J-3 |
| POLS 1150 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Core | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | World Politics Ireland in the International System | 3 | Dr. Kate Perry | kperry@georgiasouthern.edu | This course centers on a comparative study of world political systems. Students examine country-by-country differences in political traditions, government structures and policies, and participation in international bodies and initiatives. Taking advantage of our location in Ireland, a European Union member state, we interact with Irish politicians, civil servants, diplomats, and academics. Sites visited include the Irish parliament in Dublin and the County Council headquarters campus in Wexford. Key matters we analyze include nationalism, the future of the nation state, the end of the Cold War, modernization, and the potential of developing nations. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts in Core B | K-1 |
| PHIL 2100 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Core | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | Dr. Dan Larkin | dlarkin@georgiasouthern.edu | This course focuses on major figures throughout the history of philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hobbes, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche. We explore several fundamental lines of philosophical inquiry, attending to questions about human knowledge and the possibility of certainty therein; questions about the basic nature of the universe and existence; and questions about God and the notion of free will. The course includes some references to Irish philosophers, such as John Scotus Eriugena and George Berkeley. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts in Core C | L-1 |
| HIST 2110 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Core | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | U.S. A Comprehensive Survey | 3 | Dr. Alena Pirok | apirok@georgiasouthern.edu | Surveys the United States from precolonial times to the present with special attention to Georgia. Satisfies the Georgia History and U. S. History requirements. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts in Core E | V-1 |
| PHIL 3030 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Philosophy of Music | 3 | Dr. Dan Larkin | dlarkin@georgiasouthern.edu | Philosophy of Music is a new course, conceived to build on Wexford’s connection to music. Just a few blocks from Georgia Southern University’s Wexford Campus is the stunning Irish National Opera House, home of one of Europe’s major opera festivals. Traditional Irish music is also strong in Wexford, with several pubs having a reputation for high-quality live sessions. Exploring these genres, as well as Irish punk and popular music, we use classroom and field-trip experiences to identify and analyze intersections between philosophy and music. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Philosophy Major/Minor; or as an Elective | M-1 |
| RELS 3030 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Special Topics in Religious Studies Brendan Behan’s Life and Writings | 3 | Dr. Finbarr Curtis | fcurtis@georgiasouthern.edu | Identifying overlapping religious, philosophical, and political themes in his life and work, our course focuses on Irish writer Brendan Behan (1923-1964), whose maternal uncle composed Ireland’s national anthem. Born and educated in Dublin, Behan apprenticed as a house painter. Espousing physical-force Irish nationalism, he was, when only 16, arrested and placed in borstal detention in England for possessing explosive devices. Later, he served over four years in Irish jails. Writings that Behan attempted when incarcerated prompted him to become a professional literary author, using both the Irish and English languages. We discuss critical essays about Behan and his legacy; and we explore some of his major texts, including “After the Wake,” “The Hostage,” and the autobiographical “Borstal Boy.” Behan’s funeral was among the largest ever seen in Dublin. Important Note: Courses N-1, N-2, and N-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Religious Studies Major/Minor; or as an Elective | N-1 |
| PHIL 3030 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Special Topics in Philosophy Brendan Behan’s Life and Writings | 3 | Dr. Finbarr Curtis | fcurtis@georgiasouthern.edu | Identifying overlapping religious, philosophical, and political themes in his life and work, our course focuses on Irish writer Brendan Behan (1923-1964), whose maternal uncle composed Ireland’s national anthem. Born and educated in Dublin, Behan apprenticed as a house painter. Espousing physical-force Irish nationalism, he was, when only 16, arrested and placed in borstal detention in England for possessing explosive devices. Later, he served over four years in Irish jails. Writings that Behan attempted when incarcerated prompted him to become a professional literary author, using both the Irish and English languages. We discuss critical essays about Behan and his legacy; and we explore some of his major texts, including “After the Wake,” “The Hostage,” and the autobiographical “Borstal Boy.” Behan’s funeral was among the largest ever seen in Dublin. . Important Note: Courses N-1, N-2, and N-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Philosophy Major/Minor; or as an Elective | N-2 |
| ENGL 3090 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Special Topics in Literature Brendan Behan’s Life and Writings | 3 | Dr. Finbarr Curtis | fcurtis@georgiasouthern.edu | Selected topics in English.. Important Note: Courses N-1, N-2, and N-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards English Major/Minor; or as an Elective | N-3 |
| RELS 3416 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Religion and Irish Identity | 3 | Dr. Finbarr Curtis | fcurtis@georgiasouthern.edu | Our course encourages students to think creatively about the relationship between religion and Irish identity, both within the nation-state of Ireland and the worldwide Irish diaspora. Students consider the role that religion has played in the history of sectarian conflicts in Ireland. In addition, they examine efforts, such as the Society of the United Irishmen, to forge unity among religious groups. Another area of inquiry is how parish churches and religious orders provided social networks that allowed Irish immigrants to form new communities in the United States and other foreign locales. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Religious Studies Major/Minor; or as an Elective | P-1 |
| MGNT 4432 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Advanced Hospitality Management | 3 | Dr. Charles Marvil | cmarvil@georgiasouthern.edu | Based at Georgia Southern University’s Wexford Campus, this course focuses on strategic management in the hospitality industry. Tourism is a major contributor to Ireland’s national economy, with the country annually welcoming around 1.8 times its population in visitors. The national tourism agency markets Ireland by region, using such labels as “Ireland’s Ancient East” and “Wild Atlantic Way.” Through classroom instruction, interactions with experts, and behind-the-scenes site visits, students gain an understanding of the structure and operational practices of the food-and-beverage industry in Ireland and, more generally, in Europe. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Management Major/Minor; or as an Elective | Q-1 |
| NURS 4128 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches | 3 | Dr. Katrina (“Trina”) Embrey | kemerey@georgiasouthern.edu | Our course provides an overview of complementary and integrative health approaches associated with holistic health practices and healing. An increasingly important international trend in nursing, these approaches advance health promotion, disease prevention, and the treatment of chronic diseases. We examine: natural products; energy therapies; and mind, body, and spirit practices. Considering both the folk tradition and the present day, we study complementary therapies popular in Ireland. As we assess various modalities, students consider incorporating one of them into their self-care routine. Much of the course content is accessible online; however, in-person field trips and site visits enrich the weeks in Ireland.. Important Note: Courses R-1 and R-2 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards Nursing Major/Minor; or as an Elective | R-1 |
| HIST 3990 | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Fieldwork in History Ireland and the U.S.: Revolts, Revolutions, Relocations | 3 | Dr. Alena Pirok | apirok@georgiasouthern.edu | An undergraduate course, this transatlantic offering compares how historical sites in the United States and Ireland present “revolts, revolutions, and relocation.” Students examine both the unique and the shared histories of both nations. By means of engaging in class discussions, meeting professionals, and visiting a range of sites (such as the Pikeman Statue in Wexford and the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin), participants in the course acquire the basics of museum appreciation. No matter their major, students gain skills to engage more deeply and meaningfully with historical sites and the world around them. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards History Major/Minor; or as an Elective | S-1 |
| HIST 5210G | WexTerm B | June 25 - July 21 | Graduate | Minimester II, June 20 - July 21, 2023 | Advanced Topics in Public History Transatlantic Public History in the U.S. and Ireland | 3 | Dr. Alena Pirok | apirok@georgiasouthern.edu | A course that helps fulfill the requirements of the Master’s degree in public history, this transatlantic offering both introduces students to international public history and provides them with in-the-field instruction. Participants learn how to engage in scholarly discussions while managing groups in challenging, non-classroom environments, such as tour buses, street corners, and exhibition halls. The course includes several high-value opportunities for students to expand their historiographical knowledge while developing marketable education skills for careers in public history. Irish experts who contribute to the course include the chair of the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions and the director of Visit Wexford. | Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18: Real-Time Online Sessions | Counts towards M.A. in Public History | SS-1 |
| TCLD 4231 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Cultural Diversity and ESOL/TCLD | 3 | Dr. Amanda Wall | awall@georgiasouthern.edu | An introduction to the major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture in classroom instruction. Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge of the impact of dynamic academic, personal, familial, cultural, social, and sociopolitical contexts on the education and language acquisition of ELs as supported by research and theories. | Required for B.S.Ed. in all of the following tracks: ELEM; MGED; SPED; DUALRequired for ESOL Endorsement This is a hybrid course, requiring face-to-face class meetings and asynchronous online work. | T-1 | |
| TCLD 4233 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Applied Linguistics, ESOL/TCLD | 3 | Dr. Alex Reyes | areyes@georgiasouthern.edu | The course will address the major theories of first and second language development. The course will examine structures and systems of English and other languages. The course will investigate critical sociocultural perspectives on language in use. All course elements will be applied to community and classroom learning contexts. | Required for ESOL Endorsement The course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | U-1 | |
| TCLD 6231 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Graduate | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Cultural Diversity and ESOL/TCDL | 3 | Dr. Amanda Wall | awall@georgiasouthern.edu | An introduction to the major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture in classroom instruction. Students will gain and demonstrate understanding of how cultural groups and individual cultural identities contribute to language and literacy development and school achievement. | Required for M.A.T. (SPED) and M.Ed. (TCLD)Required for ESOL Endorsement The course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | TT-1 | |
| TCLD 6233 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Graduate | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Applied Linguistics, ESOL/TCLD | 3 | Dr. Alex Reyes | areyes@georgiasouthern.edu | The course will address the major theories of first and second language development. The course will examine structures and systems of English and other languages. The course will investigate critical sociocultural perspectives on language in use. All course elements will be applied to community and classroom learning contexts. | Required for M.A.T. (SPED) and M.Ed. (TCLD)Required for ESOL Endorsement The course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | UU-1 | |
| SPED 3130 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Learners with Disabilities | 3 | Dr. Cynthia Massey | cynthiamassey@georgiasouthern.edu | Through this exciting study abroad opportunity, students will travel to Ireland and earn SPED credit during this full-term summer course. Come join us and deepen your understanding of how to work successfully with students with disabilities in the United States, and, in addition to exploring the Irish countryside, learn about student education in Ireland.Important Note: Courses V-1, V-2, and V-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Required for B.S.Ed. in SPED; DUAL This course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | V-1 | |
| SPED 3331 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Introduction to Special Education for Elementary Educators | 3 | Dr. Cynthia Massey | cynthiamassey@georgiasouthern.edu | Through this exciting study abroad opportunity, students will travel to Ireland and earn SPED credit during this full-term summer course. Come join us and deepen your understanding of how to work successfully with students with disabilities in the United States, and, in addition to exploring the Irish countryside, learn about student education in Ireland.Important Note: Courses V-1, V-2, and V-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Required for B.S.Ed. in ELEM This course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | V-2 | |
| SPED 3332 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Undergrad Upper-Lvl | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Introduction to Special Education for Middle and Secondary Educators | 3 | Dr. Cynthia Massey | cynthiamassey@georgiasouthern.edu | Through this exciting study abroad opportunity, students will travel to Ireland and earn SPED credit during this full-term summer course. Come join us and deepen your understanding of how to work successfully with students with disabilities in the United States, and, in addition to exploring the Irish countryside, learn about student education in Ireland. Important Note: Courses V-1, V-2, and V-3 are, in fact, the same course. Choose the version of the offering that best suits your graduation requirements. | Required for B.S.Ed. in MGSE This course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | V-3 | |
| SPED 6130 | WexTerm C | June 4 - June 30 | Graduate | Full Term, May 15 - July 13, 2023 | Introduction to Special Education for MAT Students | 3 | Dr. Cynthia Massey | cynthiamassey@georgiasouthern.edu | Through this exciting study abroad opportunity, students will travel to Ireland and earn SPED credit during this full-term summer course. Come join us and deepen your understanding of how to work successfully with students with disabilities in the United States, and, in addition to exploring the Irish countryside, learn about student education in Ireland. | Required for MAT in ELEM; MGSE This course is delivered asynchronous online except for in-person instruction in Ireland. | VV-1 |
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