The Irish Studies minor, 18 credits, provides excellent complementary study for a major in English, Politics, International Studies, or History, and for students in any major who wish to broaden their liberal arts college experience. Coursework is drawn from English, History, Communication Arts, and other liberal arts. 3-9 of the total credits derive from experiential learning. These may be accrued through the Loras College semester-study-abroad program at the Institute of Art, Design, an technology in Dun Laoghaire (IADT), or through a J-term, or participation in a occasional summer research projects affiliated with IADT.

 
Requirements for the Minor in Irish Studies: 18 credits
Any of the following:
Lib 245: The Irish in America (Professor Cochran) Advanced Gen Ed
Eng 240: The Nature of Nature in Ireland (Professor Koch) Advanced Gen Ed
Eng 274: The Irish Gothic (Professor VanLangingham) Advanced Gen Ed
Eng 285 Modern Irish Literature and Culture (Professor Auge) Elective
Eng 286 : Ireland in Film (Professor Auge) J-Term
Eng 343: British/Irish Poetry: 1900 to present (Professor Auge) Elective
His 243: The Celts (Professor Eby) Advanced Gen Ed
Bus 379: Rise and Fall of the Celtic Tiger (Professor Hitchcock) Advanced Gen Ed
His 333: Imperial Geographies (Professor Kehren) Advanced Gen Ed



Dr. Kevin Koch, who specializes in creative non-fiction, has written several articles about his experiences as Director of the Irish Studies program:

Connemara
The Burren
Newgrange 
Knocknarea 
Aran Islands