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2012-2014 Caspersen School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ARLT 234 - Studies in Irish History and Literature

3 credits
This course will trace the way in which the history and culture of Ireland have been represented in visual images from 1800 to the present day. The main representations will be films, photographs, cartoons and wall murals.The course will examine how these images have been used to reinforce nationalist and unionist, Catholic and Protestant caricatures, both within Ireland and elsewhere. it will also explore the emergence of cultural stereotyping, which has ranged from affectionate views of “paddy” (drunk, stupid, but loveable) to more sinister ones (dangerous, furtive, violent). Other visual stereotypes will also be examined, such as images of ‘the west’ (spiritual, mystical, unspoilt) compared with images of ‘the north’ (dark, unknown,threatening). Be prepared to challenge these and other stereotypes. Course may be repeated.


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