MEET OUR STUDENTS
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Jackie Burke, '10
"I've taken five courses on Irish Language and Literature so far, and all of my professors have been amazing. They are enthusiastic and eager to help. They make learning Irish fun, and my Irish Literature class was fascinating." Read more
THE DEPARTMENT
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About Us
The only one of its kind in North America, the Department of Irish Language and Literature offers a minor that gives undergraduates the opportunity to learn Irish, the indigenous language of Ireland and the voice of the oldest vernacular literature in Europe, and allows them to engage Irish culture in its native language. Read more
FEATURES
PRÌOMHSCÈALTA
Why Irish?
Why Irish is an annual colloquium hosted by the Department of Irish Language and Literature. It brings international speakers to campus to examine the tole of the Irish Language in various disciplines. The 2007 Colloquium lecture was given by Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, professor of history at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Read more