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Ireland is a country that continues to fascinate many Americans. Some are
drawn by their own Irish heritage, some are captivated by the traditions
of Celtic culture, and others are engrossed with the past and present
troubles of Northern Ireland. In this course we will trace Ireland's
history from the pre-Christian era to the present. Subjects to be covered
include Ireland's evolving relationship with the Catholic Church, the
great Famine of the 1840s, and the long history of tensions in and about
Northern Ireland. The intertwining of the history of Ireland with the
history of Britain will be a recurrent theme in the course. We will read a
murder mystery set in seventh-century Ireland, a brief piece of satire by
Jonathan Swift, and an American Journalist's account of daily life in
Belfast during the early 1980s. We will also study excerpts from important
historical documents in a course reader.

The textbook for the course will be Hachey, Hernon, and McCaffrey's The
Irish Experience. Course requirements include a map quiz, active
participation and attendance, two three-page essays, and two noncumulative
examinations. For further information about the course, please contact the
instructor by e-mail at lmmiller@indiana.edu.