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Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

Students enroll in one of the following courses and the internship course. Each course carries four Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a total of eight credits.

CAS EN 392 Modern Irish Literature, 4 cr.

CAS HI 325/PO 381 The History of Ireland
This course focuses primarily on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Among the topics examined are Ireland’s relationship with Britain, the constitutional and revolutionary traditions in Irish nationalism, the role of religion in the independent Irish state, the Northern Ireland “Troubles,” and the role of sport in Irish culture. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of key aspects of Irish politics and society. Topics to be covered include an overview of Irish political institutions and processes, the rapid pace of change in Ireland, and the challenges facing Irish society today. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship Courses

Course numbers depend on the field of specialization in which the student completes his or her internship. Placements are contingent upon the student’s past experience, professional interests, and available opportunities during the summer term, so flexibility is essential. Syllabus

CAS AH 505 Internship in Arts/Architecture
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
CAS HU 425 Internship in the Visual/Performing Arts
CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization
CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics
CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health/Human Services
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Broadcasting/Film
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
SAR HS 405 Practicum in the Health Sciences
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Past internships have included: Ogilvy & Mather, Citigroup, James Joyce Center, National Museum of Ireland, European Institute of Women’s Health, TV3, Dublin Film Festival, Westin Hotel Dublin, The Sunday Tribune, Irish Council for Civil Liberties, National Rehabilitation Hospital, and WG Bradley Solicitors.

Internship Components:
• Internship portfolio detailing internship experiences
• A final project critically reflecting upon your internship placement experience
• Internship supervisor’s evaluation
• Attendance and participation at mid-review meeting and seminar

Internship Areas

Please note the following are examples of past internship placements only. While BU International Programs guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed.

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Work in marketing, public relations, design, and presentation for specific advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Past internship placements have included McConnell’s Advertising Service, Quintessentially, and Presence Communications.

Arts/Arts Administration
Work in music, dance, literature, architecture, education, visual arts, or multimedia for architectural firms, museums, theaters, performing companies, or galleries. Past internship placements have included the James Joyce Centre, the Science Gallery, the National Museum of Ireland, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Improvised Music Company.

Business/Economics
Work in the finance, accounting, legal, marketing, information technology and telecommunications, and research departments of Irish or multinational corporations as well as smaller, specialized firms. Past internship placements have included Ulster Bank, Citco, Cúram Software, JP Morgan, Free Wireless Hotspot, Bella Makeover, and XS Direct.

Film/Radio/Television
Work in writing, research, and broadcasting for radio and television stations, or film and production companies. Though the Irish media market is small by American standards, past internship placements have included Gillian Reynolds Casting, TV3, Subotica, City Channel, ESPN America, and NewsTalk FM.

Health/Human Services
Work in hospital rehabilitation, therapy, or education programs; health center administration; social service departments; community care centers; or social activist organizations. Past internship placements have included the Royal Hospital Donnybrook, the Coombe Women’s Hospital, the Solas Centre, James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, and Release Speech Therapy.

Hospitality Administration
Work in the hospitality industry in such fields as hotel and restaurant management or event management. Past internship placements have included the Four Seasons, Xena Productions, and The Helix.

Journalism
Work in writing, research, design, marketing, and production for magazines, newspapers, or small publishing houses. Past internship placements have included Hot Press, The Irish Independent and Golf Digest.

Politics/International Relations
Work with an NGO, the press, humanitarian organizations, or a political party. Past internship placements have included the Institute of European Affairs, Fine Gael, Amnesty International, The European Movement, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and Fianna Fáil.

Pre-law
Work in research and documentation for local Dublin law firms specializing in civil, criminal, or corporate law. Past internship placements have included Philip Lee & Associates, HSBC, Terence Lyons & Co Solicitors, and the Free Legal Advice Centre.

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Faculty

Frank Byrne, Lecturer, Contemporary Irish Society
CAS SO 341
N. T. (National Teacher Training), BA (Irish, English and Philosophy), H. Dip. Ed., MA in Culture and Communication studies.  Having spent 38 years as a teacher and 14 of those as the Principal of a Comprehensive School, Frank Byrne has now embarked on a full-time Ph. D. programme.  His area of research is the part played by phone-in radio programs in the democratic discourse of modern Ireland.  In addition to his career as a teacher, he has also been a freelance radio producer with the national broadcaster, R.T.E., throughout the 80s.  He has also written radio drama for children.

Caroline T. Connolly, Lecturer, The History of Ireland
CAS HI 325 / PO 381
Caroline T. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (History, Sociology and Political Science) from the National University of Ireland, Galway and a Masters degree in Irish history from University College Cork. She is now undertaking full time doctoral research at Dublin City University on the history of one of Ireland’s oldest regional newspapers ‘The Connacht Tribune’. Her research is investigating the newspapers role in the development of the Galway region during the first four decades of the twentieth century. Her chief research interests include Irish history and media history.

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