IRISH-UA 187 - The Irish in America

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Examines the Irish experience in the United States courses Minor in Irish Studies by considering the history of the relationship from both sides of the Atlantic. Encompasses the period from 1845 to the present: the years from the potato famine to the Celtic Tiger. Areas covered include the political, social, and economic forces in Ireland that prompted emigration; the demographic patterns of immigration; the role of religion and the Catholic Church in the development of the community; Irish immigrant influence and involvement in the American political system and labor movement; the persistence of the Irish nationalist movement in America; and how the Irish experience in America is reflected in literature and on stage and screen. Course materials range from readings in immigration history and original source material to Irish American drama and film.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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