General information

Course type AMUPIE
Module title History and Culture of Ireland
Language English
Module lecturer mgr Thomas Anderson
Lecturer's email thoand@amu.edu.pl
Lecturer position
Faculty Faculty of English
Semester 2026/2027 (winter)
Duration 30
ECTS 2
USOS code 15-HIKI-AMU-PIE

Timetable

Module aim (aims)

The aim of this module is to help students(with/without any prior knowledge) gain some knowledge about the history of Ireland and its culture. 

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

A good knowledge of the English language is required, but no knowledge of the history or culture of Ireland is. 

Syllabus

Students will have to read 'The Pocket History of Ireland' which will be supplemented by the tv series 'The Story of Ireland' and discuss what they find out with other students of differing nationalities in the class. 

 

In terms of culture: there will be lessons on Irish sport and Irish music and dance. 

 

 

 

 

Reading list

A Pocket History of Ireland: Joseph McCullough Gill and Macmillan 2010. 

The Story of Ireland BBC Videos 2011 narrated by Fergal Keane.