Irish Studies, Minor

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Kate McCarthy-Gilmore, Ph.D., Dean

Students who seek an interdisciplinary study of Irish culture, literature, and history may pursue the Irish Studies minor. There are two paths to this minor.

Requirements for the minor in Irish Studies:

Path 1 (19 credits)

Complete the college’s 13-credit Dublin Semester
Complete two courses from the list below

Path 2 (18 credits)

Complete six courses from the list below

Irish Studies Minor Courses

(in addition to those taught as part of the Loras Dublin Semester)

L.BUS 490 - Business Seminar-IN Credits: 3 (when in Ireland for May term)
L.ENG 240 - The Nature of Nature in Ireland-EC Credits: 3
L.ENG 285 - Modern Irish Literature & Culture Credits: 3
L.ENG 286 - Ireland in Film Credits: 3
L.ENG 287 - Irish Women’s Writing-EI Credits: 3
L.ENG 343 - British/Irish Poetry 1900-Present Credits: 3
L.HIS 245 - The Celts-EI Credits: 3
L.HIS 333 - Imperial Geographies Credits: 3
L.LIB 245 - The Irish in America Credits: 3
L.POL 215 - Nationalism-EI Credits: 3 (when in Ireland for May term)
L.POL 315 - European Politics Credits: 3
Elective: Other Irish-themed courses as they are developed and taught Credits: 3

Irish Studies, Minor

Requirements for the minor in Irish Studies:

Path 1 (19 credits)

Path 2 (18 credits)

Irish Studies Minor Courses

18-19 Total Required Credits