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Department: Communications Studies
Leaders: Jim Coleman and A.J. Walsh
Subjects:
Communication Studies |
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Terms/Timeframe:
Summer 2012 - Overseas portion: 5/12 - 6/6 (3 weeks and 4 days) On campus meetings: 4/2, 4/9, 4/17, 4/19, 4/21, 8/4 (August meeting will be online.)
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Language: English
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Credits: 6
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Budget:
Cost Breakdown
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Eligibility: |
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Good Academic Standing
Good Judicial Standing
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Application Deadlines: |
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February 2, 2012 (before noon) |
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Application Materials: |
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EIU Program Application (Faculty-led Programs)
Basics for Faculty-led Programs (step by step from application to realization)
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Academic Program
The emphasis on cultural diversity and international education is an accepted and often mandatory component of the educational system in the U.S. today. Many employers place significant value on international experience. This course provides EIU students an opportunity to address this critical cultural need in their educational program. It will provide a “hands-on” personal experience in a culture other than our own. We will focus on four distinct geographical areas seeking to identify the rich cultural differences found in Ireland.
Join us as we go to Gaelic school in the Aran Islands and examine the old Irish cultures in the West from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher and south to the Dingle Peninsula. Examine how the environment has affected their shorelines. Compare the ancient Curragh and the Galway Hooker (both boats) to the modern fishing fleets.
Join us when we examine County Cork and the Port city of Cobh, the last stop of the Titanic and where many of our ancestors departed Ireland.
Join us when we cross into Northern Ireland and experience the culture varieties that were at war for many years with the South. In the tradition of Irish industry we will tour Bushmill’s Distillery and visit the Giants Causeway.
Join us in Dublin where you will develop an understanding of why the primary restaurant and social centers are the pubs with over 1,000 to choose from. We will tour many of the keystone sights from castles to jails and churches to universities and the Book of Kells.
Join us for this rich trans-Atlantic eye opening Intercultural Experience. You’ll never be the same.
Learn more about this new program by checking out this PowerPoint presentation!
Activities / Itinerary
The following is a tentative itinerary (subject to change):
Saturday, May 12
CHICAGO Departure. Depart (6:45 p.m.) Chicago O'Hare International Airport on American Airlines flight AA #92 for Dublin.
Sunday, May 13
DUBLIN (BELFAST) Arrival. Arrive (08.00) at Dublin Airport and transfer by private touring motorcoach with driver-guide, with enroute stop at the historic ruins of Monasterboice, famous for 10th Century Celtic high crosses. Short orientation tour of Belfast on arrival, including viewing Stormont, housing the Northern Irish Assembly, Queen's University and the Titanic exhibit at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Check-in at the IBIS BELFAST CITY CENTRE (triple rooms). Group dinner (19.00) at the hotel. Touring motorcoach with driver-guide through Galway arrival.(D)
Monday, May 14
BELFAST/CORRYMEELA. Morning (08.30) departure by private motorcoach to view the Murals of the Falls and Shankill Road areas, where political messages were painted during the troubles (late 1960's – late 1990's). Travel to CORRYMEELA RECONCILIATION CENTRE for group lunch and check-in. Corrymeela is a place of refuge for Protestants and Catholics of all ages and walks of life to exchange their stories. Afternoon and evening programming arranged by the centre, including a group dinner. Due to the nature of the independent centre, students may be asked to assist with cleanup and other duties. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, May 15
CORRYMEELA/DERRY. Morning (09.00) departure by private motorcoach to the Giant's Causeway for visit, the Rope Bridge, and a tour of Bushmills Distillery, entrances included. Continue to Derry for check-in at the PADDY'S PALACE HOSTEL. (B)
Wednesday, May 16
DERRY. Morning guided walking tour of the Bogside, including the Bloody Sunday Trust Museum and tour the Guildhall. (B)
Thursday, May 17
DERRY/SLIGO. Morning departure by private motorcoach for Sligo, with en route visit in Donegal for lunch on own. Upon arrival at Sligo, check-in at the HARBOUR HOUSE HOSTEL. (B)
Friday, May 18
SLIGO. Morning departure by private motorcoach for full-day guided touring to include Drumcliffe Church (High Cross, Yeats' Grave), Tobernalt Holy Well, Megalithic Graveyard at Carrowmore, Listoghil and Sligo Abbey. (B)
Saturday, May 19
SLIGO/GALWAY. Morning departure by private motorcoach for Galway, via connemara with possible enroute visit to Croagh Patrick (hiking weather permitting). Check-in at the SLEEPZONE YOUTH HOSTEL. End of touring motorcoach with driver-guide. (B)
Sunday, May 20
GALWAY. Visit to the National University of Ireland, Galway for lecture with Communications Professor as arranged by faculty directors, with discussion on higher education in Ireland. (B)
Monday, May 21
GALWAY /ARAN ISLANDS. Depart by private motorcoach to Rossaveal for embarkation on ferry to the Aran Islands. Upon arrival, all program arrangements by faculty directors including accommodation. (B)
Tuesday, May 22
ARAN ISLANDS. Program arrangements by faculty directors.
Wednesday, May 23
ARAN ISLANDS. Program arrangements by faculty directors.
Thursday, May 24
ARAN ISLANDS/GALWAY. Morning arrangements by faculty directors. Afternoon return by ferry to Rossaveal and transfer by private motorcoach to Galway for check-in at SLEEPZONE YOUTH HOSTEL. Coach and driver-guide to be with the group through end of day on June 1st in Dublin.
Friday, May 25
GALWAY/KINVARA. Morning departure by private motorcoach to Kinvara for check-in at MERRIMAN INN. Afternoon program arrangements by faculty directors. (B)
Saturday, May 26
KINVARA/LIMERICK. Morning departure by private motorcoach for Limerick, via the Burren, with stop at the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle, entrances included. Lunch on own in Ennis. Afternoon program arrangements by faculty directors. Check-in at JAMAICA INN. Evening dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)
Sunday, May 27
LIMERICK/DINGLE. Morning departure by private motorcoach for Dingle. Upon afternoon arrival, group to split up and check-in at multiple BED & BREAKFASTS TBA. (B)
Monday, May 28
DINGLE. Full-day tour of the Dingle Peninsula, including Riasc monastic site and the Gallrus Castle and Oratory. (B)
Tuesday, May 29
DINGLE/CORK. Morning and afternoon program arrangements by faculty directors. Evening departure by private motorcoach to Cork. Upon arrival in Cork, check-in at CORK INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL. (B)
Wednesday, May 30
CORK (Cobh). Travel to Cobh for visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre, entrance included. Afternoon maritime visit as arranged by faculty directors. Return to Cork by coach. (B)
Thursday, May 31
CORK. Program arrangements by faculty directors. (B)
Friday, June 1
CORK/DUBLIN. Morning (09.00) departure to Cashel for a walking tour of the Rock of Cashel, an ancient medieval castle and religious center in Tipperary, entrance included. Continue on to Dublin with enroute stop in Kildare, time permitting. Upon arrival in Dublin, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Dublin including St. Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals, St. Stephen's Green, Temple Bar, and government buildings. Check-in at DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL. End of private touring motorcoach. (B)
Saturday, June 2
DUBLIN. 24-hour Dublin Tour Hop-on/ Hop-off public bus ticket provided for all students. (B)
Sunday, June 3
DUBLIN. Make own way to Kilmainham Jail for an afternoon guided tour with site guide, entrance included. Afternoon program arrangements by faculty directors. (B)
Monday, June 4
DUBLIN. Make own way to Guinness Brewery for guided tour, student ID required. Afternoon program arrangements by faculty directors. Evening Literary Pub Tour. (B)
Tuesday, June 5
DUBLIN. Day free for independent exploration. Evening farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)
Wednesday, June 6
DUBLIN/CHICAGO. Transfer by private motorcoach to Dublin International Airport for departure (10.00) on American Airlines flight AA #93 to Chicago. Arrive (12:05 p.m.) Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 5. (B)
Enrollment/Credit
You are automatically enrolled in the two undergraduate courses, unless you are a graduate student and will then be enrolled in the graduate course. Graduate courses are only open to graduate students.
Course Number: CMN 5530 (CourseID: 5017)
Course Number: CMN3710 (CourseID: 4974)
Course Number: CMN4000 (CourseID: 4976)
Course Number: CMN5990 (CourseID: 4977)
Housing
Students will receive twin-occupancy housing at 3-star bed & breakfast and student hotels or similar.
Orientations
At least two pre-departure orientations will be provided and are required for all participants.
Your faculty leader will hold one of these orientations, where he/she will cover information on safety, health, legal, environmental, political, cultural, and religious conditions in the host country(ies), as well as planning logistics.
The Office of Study Abroad (OSA) will hold the other orientation. They will cover general information about traveling abroad to different areas of the world and facilitate a panel discussion composed of students who have already participated in faculty-led study abroad programs.
Necessary Documents
Passport
To enter a foreign country, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport.
You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet on your host countries. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip.
**Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as visa regulations and procedures are constantly changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information. ** |
