Dublin, Ireland
This program combines approaches from the sciences and humanities to investigate how information about brain and cognition can inform our understanding of literary creativity and how we appreciate literary art.
Academic
Students earn 3 credits in any of the following departments: English, Biology, and Irish Studies
Housing and Meals
Housing will be near the centre of study and is included in the programs cost. A farewell dinner is also included.
Cost Information
Approximately $2200. (The cost varies depending upon the number of students enrolling). The cost covers on-site tuition in Dublin, housing near the Centre where you will study, an on-site orientation and a farewell dinner.
Credits
3 credits (as Biology, or English, or Irish Studies)
Program Dates
May 21st- June11th, 2015
Fast Facts
Consider such interrelated topics as: The biological basis of language, language evolution and neural control, narrative theory, cognition in literature, sources of creativity.
Concentrate on the workings of the literary mind through study of 20th century Anglo-Irish writers.
Live in Dublin, be taught by Chris Comer, Dean of the UM College of Arts and Sciences (a neuroscientist) and Irish faculty (in the humanities) from Trinity, UCD and St. Patrick’s College.
Experience Irish culture and the arts using Dublin’s abundant resources (the National Theatre, museums, galleries, friendly pubs).
The course also includes discussion with practicing writers, critics etc.
Prior knowledge of neuroscience not required.
About the Instructor
Christopher Comer is professor of Biology and Neuroscience and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montana. His research is in the area of sensorimotor integration: how visual and touch-sensory information is used to guide behavior. Chris has taught principally in the areas of cellular neuroscience and animal behavior.
Ireland at a Glance
Population
4,832,765 (July 2014 est.)
Climate
Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
Location
Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain