Students learn about the fundamental medieval cultural events and myths that have been reinterpreted and revised throughout the years, but that still affect contemporary Irish culture. Cinema in Contemporary Ireland V58.9503 - Identical with V30.9503 and H36.0508. An examination of recent developments in Irish cinema focusing on the importance of independent film in contemporary Irish culture. The course considers the relationship between word and image, narrative and spectacle, in the light of the complex interaction between visual culture and the powerful literary tradition in Ireland. Those courses that are offered at the undergraduate level are also offered to graduates with the exception of the Irish language course.
Graduate students attend the same classes and lectures as the undergraduates.
However, in terms of academic requirements, graduate students are expected to write a research paper for each of their courses and to take full advantage of their professors' area of expertise in terms of advice, supervision, and use of research resources in Dublin. For each of the following courses, see the corresponding descriptions given in the undergraduate section. Contemporary Irish Fiction and Poetry G41.9731 - Dawe. For description, see V58.9762, above. G41.9930 - Identical with H37.2603.