Irish Studies Initiative
About the Irish Studies Initiative
Under the umbrella of the University of South Florida Humanities Institute, the Irish
Studies
Initiative unites scholars, educators, community stakeholders, and the USF and wider
student community in interdisciplinary collaboration dedicated to the study of Irish
history, language, literature, politics, religion, and other cultural expressions
in Ireland and throughout the Irish diaspora. The Initiative is dedicated to nurturing
lasting community partnerships, providing meaningful experiential-centered opportunities
for students, fostering research and building collections, and developing Irish Studies-themed
curricular opportunities.
Irish Studies Initiative Goals
- Provide community-engaged programming on Irish Studies topics of interest to both
the
wider community and the USF student body - Maintain existing community partnerships with the Irish Consulate and the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and seek new community partnerships with the Irish community in Florida and beyond
- Continue to grow Irish Studies research collections and invite national and international
Irish Studies scholars to consult USF research holdings - Supplement existing curricular offerings with Irish Studies topics and develop new
courses across academic departments - Build an open-access repository of Irish Studies curricular materials for instructors
of
numerous disciplines to enhance their courses and/or build new courses, fostering
opportunities for national and international collaboration within the field - Create a student-centered space within the Humanities Institute for collaboration
with
faculty across disciplines, mentorship, and community