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Course Description
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Course Name
Cinema and Ireland
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Host University
Trinity College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Celtic Studies, Film Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module will explore the history of Irish cinema. It will cover such areas as representations of the past, state film production policies, film censorship, and the history of Irish film distribution and exhibition. In addition, it will trace how British and American cinemas have represented Ireland and the Irish, and it will examine representations of political violence, history, gender and the cinema of the Celtic Tiger years, while also focusing on Ireland?s two most prominent auteurs, Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.