Irish Studies Minor

Irish Studies is a global discipline that cultivates a transnational perspective on history, language, culture and politics in their study of Ireland as a postcolonial, increasingly globalized nation.

The lrish Studies minor offers students an understanding of the historical and cultural development of Ireland and the Irish diaspora in their significant intellectual, artistic, material and spiritual contributions to world civilization.

We offer students and the Marquette community opportunities for engaged, multimodal learning through listening, creating, and connecting.

The Irish Studies minor helps draw focus on the human contributions and connections that make life meaningful.

Undergraduates from every college and program can explore the Irish Studies minor. Some choose the minor because they are fascinated by Irish literature and its themes; others because they want to explore the history, language, politics, and culture of a country that has made influential contributions to modern civilization.

What can you do with YOUR minor in Irish Studies?

An Irish Studies minor opens a gateway onto the human condition and enhances any resume. With its vibrant arts scene, dynamic business sector, and a diaspora of more than 70 million people, Ireland is one of the most globalized regions in the world.

The Irish Republic is a member of the EU, and Irish-owned businesses employ more than 100,000 people in the USA. Ireland’s long-standing, if fraught, ties to the United Kingdom serve as models for understanding colonialism, resistance, peacemaking, and international relations.

Thus, Irish Studies offers critical perspective for those engaging the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

For a complete listing of required courses for the program in Irish Studies, please visit the Marquette University Online Bulletin at this link.