Course description
Irish Literature: From Macken to Meehan
What is Irish Literature? This course attempts to answer that question by reflecting on the past century of writing by reading the work of Walter Macken, William Trevor, Jennifer Johnston, Seamus Heaney, Paula Meehan, Ryan Dennis, Louise Nealon and Alvy Carragher.
Through discussion of works and writers from early 20th century right up to 2021, and using interviews, newspaper reviews and other relevant material, participants will gain an appreciation and understanding of Irish Literature as it was in the 20th century, is today and might become in the future. Includes weekly video.
About the facilitator
Dr Martin Keaveney has been facilitating creative writing courses at Galway Arts Centre since 2018. He also lectures on Irish Literature at NUIG's Autumn Series. His second novelThe Mackon Countrywill be published shortly byPenniless Press, UK. This follows his debut novelDelia Meade(2020) and his debut collection of stories,The Rainy Day(2018) (Penniless Press). Short fiction has been published in many literary journals in Ireland, UK and US. He has also written for the screen and his writing has been produced and exhibited at many international film festivals and on broadcast television. His scholarship has been published widely, including at the peer-reviewed journalsNew Hibernia Review,Estudios Irlandesesand theJournal of Franco-Irish Studies and work forthcoming at theCanadian Journal of Irish Studies. He has a B.A. in English and Italian, an M.A in English (Writing) and a Ph.D. from NUIG (Creative Writing and Textual Studies). He was awarded the Sparanacht Ui Eithir for his research in 2016 and the NUIG Write-Up Bursary in 2018.
See more at www [dot] martinkeaveney [dot] com
Testimonials
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'An engaging speaker who listens and answers questions in a useful way'
'[Martin's] guidance is excellent'
'Very enjoyable and engaging'
'I looked forward to the class every week, each week I became more and more inspired to go home and work on my projects' [Evening Course]
'Thoroughly enjoyed the day' [One Day Course]
Remote attendance options
INTERACTIVE – attend interactive Video Conference discussion (Zoom) 6.30 – 7.45 weekly & receive material by email including video of a recorded lecture each week
EMAIL – receive material by email with a video of a prerecorded lecture each week
PHONE – phone in to hear interactive class and receive material by email with a video of a prerecorded lecture each week
POST – receive material by email with a podcast on USB key of a prerecorded lecture each week
FLEXI – meet tutor remotely for 30 minute discussion weekly at mutual time and receive all course material by email
Combinations of the above available at no extra cost, please enquire. All remote courses cost the same
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Suitable for the literature enthusiast and also ideal for those preparing to attend/return to third level study.
Course delivery details
Written and presented by Dr. Martin Keaveney, Associate Lecturer in Irish Literature at NUIG. Limited places.
Venue: Remote – Video Conference (Zoom)
Time: 6.30-7.45pm – Mondays
Why choose Martin Keaveney Creative Writing
Attend by video conference (Zoom), email, telephone, post or FLEXI
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