Winter Short Term
December 28th 2024 – January 11th 2025
Application Deadline: September 15th 2024
Term overview
Discover Ireland’s Magic This Winter: Join Our Intensive Program in Dingle!
Imagine spending two unforgettable weeks at the end of December and beginning of January in the picturesque coastal town of Dingle, one of Ireland’s top New Year’s Eve destinations. This charming town bursts into life with fireworks and a lively marching band parade, attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate the New Year in style.
Experience authentic Irish culture in a vibrant setting filled with traditional music, language, food, and ‘craic’ (the Irish Gaelic term for ‘fun’). You’ll be warmly welcomed by our SHU in Dingle team, offering world-class teaching in the stunning backdrop of Dingle’s festive spirit.
Ireland’s winter boasts a mild climate, perfect for exploring the wild Celtic landscape. Outside the classroom, enjoy activities like hiking, beach horseback riding, and touring ancient ruins. While Dingle is a summer hotspot, our Winter program offers a unique, immersive experience without the crowds.
Dingle is a renowned ‘Gaeltacht’, a traditional Irish Gaelic-speaking area, known for its rich character and charm. Join students from around the world and make Dingle your Winter home with SHU in Dingle. Don’t miss this chance to dive into Irish culture and create lasting memories in one of the world’s most enchanting locations!
Courses
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The connections between language, culture and social identify are strong. Cross-cultural variations in language are noted in differences in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary by speakers of the same language. We will use structural and cultural linguistic frameworks to identify and understand differences in dialects of English spoken in Ireland and the United States.
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Pubs are one of the most important Irish institutions in Ireland. Irish culture has centered around three institutions: church, local GAA sports club, and the pub. Until the 1970s Mass attendance was nearly 95%, and involvement in national sports has been a widely supported, and after each of the events that included church or GAA everyone visited the pub afterwards where discussions, stories, and great ‘craic’ (fun) was experienced. With smaller homes and lack of many modern conveniences, pubs offer social spaces for sharing community knowledge and friendship, conducting business, playing music, and discussing politics.
Well beyond alcohol, the atmosphere, warmth and friendliness are a well-known aspect of Ireland; the 20th century has exported pubs around the world. Ireland has also excelled at brewing excellent ales, beers, and the word whiskey comes from the Irish ‘uisce beatha’ or water of life. This course studies the history and culture of the Irish Public House.
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John B. Roney Ph.D.
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Health education and promotion activities are increasingly supported by evidence showing positive impacts on various health indicators, as supported by contemporary research being performed in the Irish health sector. Using Irish population health goals as a framework, this course will use frequently occurring health conditions to explore health education models and health promotion interventions. Attention will also be given to measuring health and the impact of lifestyle choices on healthcare needs and costs within the context of ethical principles, with a special focus on food & diet.
Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of nutritional as a scientific, social, behavioral, and public health construct. During the course, students will experience the local nutritional scene in Dingle, Ireland. The exploration will include food markets, culinary venues, and review of national and local policies. Students will also learn how the built environment influences food choice and physical activity, and how the environmental differences between US and Dingle support or hinder healthy lifestyles
The course is open to graduate students and undergraduate students and as an MPH course, is not restricted to any specific major nor college.
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This immersive course, set in the vibrant cultural landscape of Dingle, Ireland, aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective professional interactions in the healthcare setting. Through a combination of experiential learning opportunities and classroom instruction, students will explore a comprehensive model for interacting with healthcare service seekers and personnel, emphasizing the importance of understanding roles, expectations, communication styles, and collaborative goal setting. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, such as visiting local healthcare facilities and interacting with healthcare professionals and locals in Dingle, to gain practical insights into the nuances of cross-cultural communication and its impact on healthcare outcomes.
By the end of this course, students will have gained a deep appreciation for the importance of cultural competence and effective communication in healthcare settings. They will be equipped with a toolkit of practical skills and a global perspective that will serve them well in their future careers as healthcare professionals. The unique learning environment in Dingle will provide students with an unforgettable opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture and develop a truly effective approach to healthcare communication and collaboration.
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Operations and Design Management aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of operations management and the concept of design. After studying this module students will have the ability to evaluate and apply operations management concepts and techniques to the management of service operations. Operations Management has a rich history within the manufacturing industries, having its origins with Henry Ford and Fordism and the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen and lean manufacturing. This module places attention on the generic operations challenges that transcend departmental or unit boundaries. You will therefore find that the module draws on various subject disciplines. The contribution of operations management to the attainment of corporate objectives is emphasized. For example the importance of operations management techniques, which seek to improve financial performance and resource utilization are part of the central module focus.
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Angela McDonnell Ph.D.
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Worldwide tourism is continuing to grow and has been identified as a critical industry for the economies of many different countries, each linking their attractions primarily to cultural identities. Ireland is one of the leading tourist destinations and the country’s tourist leaders have developed this position over decades as Ireland relies heavily on revenue generated from this source. It is estimated that overseas visitor numbers reached 6.29 million in 2011, a 7% increase from 2010. How does Ireland go about creating their specific brand image in marketing Ireland as a ‘holiday destination’? How have they created the Irish mystique that attracts so many tourists each year?
This class will explore these questions in developing a better understanding of tourism marketing and how Ireland has become a leader in this sector. The class will utilize a readings list, case studies, social media and site visits to explore this topic.
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This course provides students with a thorough overview of traditional Irish music, song and dance from their earliest references right up to today’s influence on the world music stage. Aural, as well as some basic traditional musicianship skills, will be developed over the course. Students will experience firsthand the Irish music scene locally.
Attendance at sessions and “céilís” will enable them to savor Traditional music in its natural social setting. The course will study the history and development of the tradition, while also ensuring the students gain a deeper understanding of this tradition by learning some practical skills.
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Spend 2 weeks learning about ethical issues in health care by exploring compelling scenarios and case-studies. Study the role of ethics and the importance of Philosophy to the Irish Catholic Intellectual Tradition and investigate how health care concerns impact the lives of patients and health-care providers throughout southwestern Ireland.
Among the central topics to be covered include informed consent, medical futility, reproductive ethics, privacy, cultural competence, and clinical trials
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Study the ancient religion of Ireland, of gods and goddesses, ancestors and rituals, holy places and sacred rulers. Learn about the Celtic origins of Halloween, and the great seasonal festivals of the druids. Walk through the landscape and discover traditions and customs from ancient times that are reflected in the modern world, through myth, place names and customs.
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