ENGL 775 (01) - Modern Irish Literature: A Changing Landscape

Modern Irish Literature

Durham Liberal Arts::English
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 25 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  56495
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
In this course we will explore Irish literature and culture from the Celtic Renaissance in the early twentieth century to the Celtic Tiger of the early twenty-first. Readings will trace Ireland's transformation from an inward-looking agricultural nation to one of the most globalized countries in the world. Recurring themes will include the status of the Church, changing gender roles, sectarian conflict, and Ireland's relation to the world.
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 401
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Instructors:  Martin McKinsey

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MW 3:40pm - 5:00pm HS 107