Celtic Studies

Celtic Studies examines the history, culture, and languages of the Celtic region.

The Center for Celtic Studies provides interdisciplinary, international educational opportunities for UWM students. Our program includes on-campus instruction by UWM and visiting international faculty, as well as study-abroad options in Ireland, Great Britain, and Europe. We provide a wide range of course and research topics relating to cultures-both historical and modern—that share Celtic influence: the early Continental Celts and the Breton, Cornish, Galician, Irish, Manx, Scots, and Welsh peoples.

Students can concentrate their studies on the Celtic languages, both spoken and written, or they may choose to investigate the broader themes of the Celtic world, such as art, archaeology, literature, history, folklore, music and myth.

Programs

Celtic Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

Celtic Studies Courses

CELTIC 103 First Semester Irish Gaelic

CELTIC 104 Second Semester Irish Gaelic

CELTIC 133 Celtic Crossings: Overview of the History and Cultures of the Celtic World

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Interdisciplinary exploration of the archaeology, history, literature, language, myth, and arts of the Celtic peoples (Cornish, Irish, Scots, Welsh, Manx, Breton, & Galician).

Prerequisites: none.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 192 First-Year Seminar:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Specific topics announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 193 First-Year Seminar:

CELTIC 199 Independent Study

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Independent work supervised by Celtic Studies faculty or staff member. Written course proposal required prior to reg. For additional information, consult program coordinator.

Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA on at least 12 graded credits; consent of instructor and program coordinator.

Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 203 Third Semester Irish Gaelic

CELTIC 204 Fourth Semester Irish Gaelic

CELTIC 250 Selected Topics in Celtic Studies:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Focus on an individual Celtic group or one particular aspect of Celtic culture.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Not open to students with cr in Ethnic 250 with similar topic. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 285 Modern Irish Language and Literature in Translation

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Major works of literature written in Irish Gaelic, eighth century to present day, in bilingual (Irish/English) texts.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.

Course Rules: Celtic 285 & English 285 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.

Last Taught: Spring 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 289 Internship in Celtic Studies, Lower Division

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of basic principles of Celtic studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: intro course in Celtic stds; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 297 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 299 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 350 Advanced Topics in Celtic Studies:

CELTIC 489 Internship in Celtic Studies, Upper Division

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of basic principles of Celtic studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in Celtic stds; cons supervising faculty member.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 497 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 499 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topics.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

CELTIC 699 Advanced Independent Study

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Independent work supervised by Celtic Stds faculty or staff member. Writ course proposal req'd prior to reg. For add'l info, consult prog coord.

Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor program coordinator, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.

Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2020, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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