English Literature courses in Ireland

Master different English writing styles and explore famous works of literature in this free diploma course. This diploma course provides a fascinating overview of the English language and its cultural treasures. English is worth knowing for practical reasons like its long reach and is also rich in history and literature. This course covers some of…

Overview This course will provide an introduction to major authors of poetry, drama and prose through close examination of selected texts, chosen from among those prescribed for the Leaving Certificate. The course will be of special interest to teachers and pupils preparing for the examination but the lectures will be directed towards a more general…

Here is a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the “Great works of English Literature” with our home study course in some selected plays and novels that have entertained readers and audiences for generations. Course Contents Unit 1: Novel (two works chosen) Unit 2: Play (two works choosen) You will gain a real understanding…

Tutor: Anne Gormley, B.A. H. Dip in Ed. Hons, M.A. Mod English Literature/Hons 12 week course A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.’ Italo Calvino Books are powerful levellers, great healers and superb sources of conversation as well as being solid dependable companions on our journey through life.…

From January to April, the School hosts a series of lectures which adopt a thematic approach to the study of literature. The chosen theme varies from year to year, offering members of the public the opportunity to consider English literary works from fresh and thought-provoking perspectives. Themes covered in recent years have included Fear in Literature, Cities…

Run by the Department of English language and Literature in Mary Immaculate College since 2002, this highly-successful and popular one-year taught Master of Arts programme in Modern English Literature has graduated over 160 students and 97% of these students have graduated with an honours MA degree. This year, the programme is going online and will…

Tutor:  David Butler Over 12 Tuesday afternoons, we’ll discuss two stories each by ten influential masters of the short story form, along with an introductory and concluding session. Authors to be considered might include: Guy de Maupassant; Anton Chekhov; Katherine Mansfield; James Joyce; Elizabeth Bowen; Ernest Hemingway; Frank O’Connor; Sherwood Anderson, Mary Lavin; Raymond Carver David…