ENGL 30390 - Introduction to Irish Writers

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

This course introduces undergraduate students to Irish literature, explores its dominant themes and motifs and surveys canonical texts and major authors from the 18th century to the present day. A broad range of texts and genres - poetry, novels, short stories, folklore and drama - are studied from a historical and cultural perspective and in relation to transnational literary trends and movements. Attention is also paid to modernization and tradition as well as post-colonialism, feminism and censorship. No prior knowledge of Ireland or the Irish language is required. Irish-language texts will be available in translation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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