Adopting a flexible approach to Irish Studies, this seminar is less constrained by the firmness of institutional boundaries and disciplinary consolidation. It is self-reflective about professional and intellectual formation, while seeking to foster a supportive environment that develops the intellectual poise of emerging scholars.
The Seminar sessions are designed to elicit sustained feedback between faculty and participants. Ideas are taken seriously and exchanges occur in a dialogical manner, where there is a real focus on fostering a community of learning. Alongside formal sessions, there are readings, theater visits, archive and library visits, and field trips. Participants are drawn from third level institutions across the globe. The mingling of graduate students from various parts of the world and different disciplines provides a matrix for stimulating debate.
