Study Abroad: Ireland
Women's, Gender, & Sexuality StudiesTeacher Education&The Honors Collegein Waterford, IrelandProgram Date: June 5 - June 20, 2024Program Cost: $3182All Majors and Graduate Students can Apply! |
Academic Classes offered: (One of the following Required) WGSS 4600/WGSS 6600 Special Topics in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (Gender, Society & Culture) – 3 Credits – For the purposes of the Ireland Study Abroad program, the focus of the class will be based on gender, culture, and social issues of Ireland. This course will be cross listed with SOCI 4680 (Sociology of Gender) and can also be offered at the graduate level WGSS 6600 (Special Topics in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies). This section is taught by Dr. A.J. Ramirez. (These classes can also be substituted for students in the Honor's program) SOCI 4900 Special Topics in Sociology -3 Credits – For the purposes of the Ireland Study Abroad program, the focus of the class will be based on gender, culture, and social issues of Ireland. This course will be cross listed with WGSS 4600A (Special Topics in WGSS). This section is taught by Dr. A.J. Ramirez. EDUC 2120/WGSS 3010 Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity -3 Hours. - Fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine the nature and function of culture; the development of individual and group cultural identity; definitions and implications of diversity; and the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. Successful completion of 10 hours of field experience is require. This course will be cross listed with WGSS 3010 (Special Topics in WGSS).This section is taught by Dr. Gayle Ramirez Apply for Ireland Study Abroad
Why Study Abroad in Ireland:Ireland is a fantastic location for study abroad! There are a number of reasons for this. Ireland is a culturally unique and beautiful, ancient island. Irish traditional music and dance are lively and uplifting, and you will be sure to sample it in Ireland's world-famous Irish pubs. The people are known for their ‘cead mile failte’ or a hundred, thousand welcomes and you will feel this friendliness and welcoming nature everywhere you go in Ireland. As a small island nation, all the beautiful corners of Ireland with its wild rugged nature is easy to explore on day trips or weekend trips. You can also hop on a short, affordable flight to any city in mainland Europe to explore further afield! Irish people are famous all over the world for their friendliness and warm welcomes. International students have stated they feel right at home in Ireland, and even call it their ‘home away from home’. You can enjoy the unique Irish culture with its lively traditional music and dance, extraordinary Irish literature, award-winning Irish movies and television shows, and of course our world-famous Irish pubs. In Ireland, they even have their own word for fun: craic! You will be sure to ‘have the craic’ as you experience Irish life and culture during your studies.
Pre-Departure SeminarsThe pre-departure seminars will be required and include the following topics (with corresponding meetings):
Program Contact Information: Program Co-Director: Dr. A.J. Ramirez, ajramirez@valdosta.edu, 229-333-5493 Program Co-Director: Dr. Gayle Ramirez, mgvaldez@valdosta.edu, 229-219-1322 VSU International Programs: Ms. Irina McClellan, studyabroad@valdosta.edu, 229-333-7410 |
Women’s & Gender Studies
- Women’s & Gender Studies Coordinator: Dr. A.J. Ramirez 2206 Ashley Hall Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
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Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.249.4842
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