Quick Info

  • Northern Ireland
  • Spring Break
  • : Panther Program
  • : Philosophy
  • : March 3, 2018 - March 11, 2018
  • : $2,499 In-State/ $2,699 Out-of-State (Scholarship has been applied, see details below!)
  • : Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • : 2.75 GPA (2.5 for engineers), Pitt Students: Must have completed 24 credits on a Pitt campus, Clear Judicial Record

Academics

 PHIL 1969 / CJ 1969 Issues of Justice and Ethics Surrounding Rebellion & Reconciliation in Northern Ireland 

This course explores philosophical issues, particularly those concerning ethics, justice, and accountability, in connection with rebellion and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland during the period of the Troubles (late 1960s) through present. It will also focus on peace efforts and restorative justice throughout the years, including to today. The course encompasses a study abroad component held during Spring Break where students will spend a total of a week in Belfast and Dublin engaging with ex-combatants, politicians, youth organizations, and scholars with direct experience in the conflict and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You will earn one credit for the program and will be required to take part in pre-departure orientations, lectures, and coursework on the Greensburg campus.

Program Itinerary (itinerary subject to change)

Saturday – Depart from Pittsburgh International Airport, flight time TBD

Sunday – Arrive in Northern Ireland, Orientation, Peace Wall Tour, and Welcome Dinner

Monday – Class, visit City Hall and the Lord Mayor, visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol, and introduction to Youth Centres - the service component

Tuesday – Workshop (Loyalist), peace & reconciliation conversation at a youth-led cross-community coffee shop, and service component with Youth Centres

Wednesday – North Coast: visit Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-arede-rope bridge, and Traditional Irish music

Thursday – Workshop (Republican), visit to the Republican Museum, class, and service component & farewell with Youth Centres  

Friday – Travel to Dublin, tour Dublin, meet local youth clubs and visit relevant sites, and final reflection 

Saturday – Farewell breakfast with entire group, then free day in Dublin 

Sunday – Flight back to Pittsburgh International Airport

Note: Itinerary subject to change

Experiential Learning

Go beyond the classroom setting and make a positive impact on the local community. This is a unique opportunity to work with a local organization to gain a better understanding of the culture and have a positive impact on the community. YouthWorks is an organization that offers young people the opportunity to grow and mature, develop social and life skills in a safe and secure environment, accept responsibility and make life choices based on sound information and support. At their heart is the sincere belief that intercultural understanding & the development of global citizenship is essential to an increasingly connected global world.

On-Site Faculty And Staff

Dr. William C. Pamerleau received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Purdue University.  He teaches courses in ethics, social philosophy, the history of philosophy, existentialism, and aesthetics. He researches topics in the areas of social philosophy, existentialism, and aesthetics. He is the author of Existentialist Cinema (Palgrave Macmillan 2009), and he has published a variety of articles in professional journals and as book chapters. Most notably, he is a frequent contributor to the Social Philosophy Today book series and the journal Film and Philosophy.  In 2010, Dr. Pamerleau received the Pitt. Greensburg Professional Development Award, in 2012 he received the Pitt. Greensburg Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2014 he received the university-wide Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching award.

Housing

Centrally located hotels in both Belfast and Dublin will be your residence for the duration of the program.  Double rooms are provided. 

Pricing And Dates


In-State Fee Out-of-State Fee
$2,499 $2,699
Arrive in Belfast Depart Dublin
March 4, 2018 March 11, 2018

 

ADDITIONAL $200 SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE to the first two students to complete their application & commit to the program!

(Original Program Price was $3,799 INS / $3,999 OS a Pitt Greensburg scholarship of $1,300 has been applied to the program cost to reduce it to $2,499 IS / $2,699 OS)

All students are required to attend the mandatory pre-departure meeting: Friday, November 10, 2017 at 12:00pm in VH 118

*Note: Program departs Saturday, March 3, 2018.  Keep in mind that dates may change.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Tuition for one credit (note: if you are enrolling in 18 credits for the spring, please contact Michelle Apodaca)
  • Roundtrip flights from Pittsburgh International Airport
  • All in-country transportation
  • Housing and most meals (you will be responsible for 1 lunch and 3 dinners; allows more free time to explore the cities)
  • Course relevant site visits in Belfast (see the itinerary above for more details) 
  • Trip to North Coast to visit Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle
  • Visit and tour of Dublin, Ireland
  • Other cultural activities
  • International health insurance

While your program fee with cover most of your expenses, keep in mind that you are also responsible for the following:

  • Transportation to/from Pittsburgh International Airport
  • Passport fees (~$110)
  • Meals and personal expenses while abroad

Remember that your lifestyle and spending choices can greatly affect the amount of money you'll need while abroad.  Visit our Budgeting page for more information.

Ready to get started on your application?  

Program Staff

Michelle Apodaca

Walk-In Advising Hours: Mon. Wed. and Thur. 2pm-4pm

¡Hola, hola! I’m Michelle, the Study Abroad Coordinator at Pitt-Greensburg. Part of my undergraduate career at Pitt Greensburg led me to study abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico, for two summer months. Then I was hooked! The following summer I studied in Cuernavaca, Mexico, then a semester in Spain. All three homestays were with amazing people that made those experiences even better! A few years later I bought a one-way ticket to Cabo San Lucas and lived in Mexico for close to four years. I hope all students will consider going global and will study abroad: it changes your life, leaves you with unforgettable memories, lets you discover new skills, and it will set you apart from your future competition. So, let’s give you an edge and find your program! You can reach me at mma93@pitt.edu or 724-836-7494.