| Title: | Politics of Northern Ireland |
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| Course Section Number: | PSC-340-01 |
| Department: | Political Science |
| Description: | Over 3,500 people were killed during the "Troubles" of Northern Ireland (1968-1998), a conflict in the heart of Europe that was defined by terrorist bombings, paramilitary gunfights, and military occupation. It pitted Republican Catholics, who wanted the six counties of Northern Ireland to rejoin the Republic of Ireland, against Unionist Protestants, who believed those counties should remain part of the United Kingdom. This course aims to serve as a deep-dive case study of what was to become one of the most enduring political conflicts of the 20th Century. It will cover the background and history of the conflict, including its roots in the emigration of Protestants from England in the 17th century and the period of the "Troubles" itself. It will also examine events and issues that have arisen since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement which formally ended hostilities, including concerns over Brexit's potential impact on lasting stability. We will explore these issues through the lenses of history and political science, and we will do so both in the classroom and in an immersion experience over Spring Break. The immersion experience will provide students with the opportunity to see where much of this history has taken place (Dublin, Belfast, Londonderry/Derry) and most importantly, to engage in conversations with individuals who lived through the Troubles, from everyday citizens to active participants in the violence. Prerequisites: PSC-121 or PSC-141. Immersion Course, enrollment by instructor permission. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 20, 2020 |
| End Date: | May 9, 2020 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/21/2020-05/07/2020 Immersion Component Tuesday, Thursday 02:40PM - 03:55PM, Baxter Hall, Room 212
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| Faculty: | Wells, Matthew |
| Requisite Courses: | Prerequisite: PSC-141. |
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