Ireland is to be found somewhere between Boston and Berlin, geographically, economically and emotionally.
It is a young country, built on an ancient Island, with a rich and turbulent history. Breathtaking scenery, unique people and an enthralling culture all of which can be experienced at the Waterford Summer School at WIT, in this compact island networked to the heart of Europe.
Waterford is the oldest Irish city, founded in 914 AD by Vikings on the banks of the River Suir in the South-East of Ireland. A prosperous port city for almost 1,100 years, the city is home to the vibrant social, cultural, academic and economic life of the region.
Culture & International Business Programme (4 weeks/6 Credits)
Hosted at the School of Business, in the 18th Century buildings on the College St Campus the C&IB
programme incorporates the following three modules:
Globalised Ireland: between Boston & Berlin:
An International political anthropology module that examines the recent history of the Irish economy,
starting with the 1845 famine, the module will examine Irish nationalism, the foundation of the Republic, membership of the EU and the rise and fall of the Celtic tiger.
Cultural Economies:
This module examines the role played by various forms of material cultural practice in the organisation
of the economy and society and of the relations between them. Framed by an introduction to Celtic/
Irish Studies, it looks at how we construct, produce, manage and market cultural products.
Innovation Island:
This module examines innovation strategies in regional economies such as Ireland.
Period
06-06-2011 - 04-06-2011 (0 weeks)
Target group
University students
Course aim
To give participants an overview of the evolution of Ireland's economy over the past century.
Credits
12.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
- EUR 2 [Convert to USD]
Tuition fee includes accomodation, breakfast, 4 day trips, activities, airport pickup.
Course leader
Academic Director: Dr. Ray Griffin Programme Director: Brían McNamara International Office, WIT, Waterford, Ireland
Waterford Institute of Technology
Address Cork Road Waterford
Postal code IE
City Waterford
Country Ireland
Website: http://www.wit.ie/
E-mail bmcnamara@wit.ie
Phone +35351845630
International Business & Culture
