Course Description
Irish Literature – From Macken to Meehan
Martin Keaveney Creative Writing
What is Irish Literature? This course attempts to answer that question by reflecting on the past century of writing by reading the work of Walter Macken, William Trevor, Jennifer Johnston, Seamus Heaney, Paula Meehan, Ryan Dennis, Louise Nealon and Alvy Carragher. Through discussion of works and writers from early 20th century right up to 2021, and using interviews, newspaper reviews and other relevant material, participants will gain an appreciation and understanding of Irish Literature as it was in the 20th century, is today and might become in the future. Includes weekly video. Suitable for the literature enthusiast and also ideal for those preparing to attend/return to third level study. Written and presented by Dr Martin Keaveney, Associate Lecturer in Irish Literature at NUIG. Limited places
Next Start Date:
STARTS THURSDAY 30th JUNE 2022 @ 12.45-2.00pm
SUMMER RECESS JULY 30th – AUGUST 14th
No classes during this time.
Course completes 1st September 2022.
Duration: 8 Weeks
Remote attendance options:
INTERACTIVE – attend interactive Video Conference discussion (Zoom) 6.30 – 7.45pm weekly & receive material by email including video of a recorded lecture each week.
EMAIL – receive material by email with a video of a prerecorded lecture each week.
PHONE – phone in to hear interactive class and receive material by email with a video of a prerecorded lecture each week.
POST – receive material by email with a podcast on USB key of a prerecorded lecture each week.
FLEXI – meet tutor remotely for 30 minute discussion weekly at mutual time and receive all course material by email.
Registration: €140/Limited Participants.
If you wish to register via Stripe, Post or Bank transfer, simply request the details at info@martinkeaveney.com
| Course Code | MKILMM |
| College Name | Martin Keaveney Creative Writing |
| Course Category | Humanities & Social Sciences, Irish Literature |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Certificate of Attendance |
| Course Location | Galway, Ireland |
| Course Start Date | 30th June 2022 |
| Course End Date | 1st September 2022 |
| Course Fee | 140 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Times | 12.45-2.00pm (Thursdays) |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate of Completion |
| Entry Requirements | None |
| Career Path | Novelist, Screenwriter, Playwright, Journalist, Historian, Teacher, Reviewer, Ghostwriter, Biographer, Editor, Publisher, Advertiser and more. |
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