Title: Construction Management in Ireland
3 credits: CM49900
Location: Ireland- Dublin, Cork, Cobh, Bunratty, Galway
Dates: May 7- 21, 2024
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Program Cost: $3640.50
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Program Description
The International Construction Management in Ireland program brings Purdue University students face-to-face with Irish constructors, engineers, educators, and students and exposes them to the methods/systems utilized by the construction industry of Ireland. Study Abroad students attend lectures on the Irish construction industry given by faculty members of the Technological University Dublin (TUD) and the National University of Ireland-Galway. The knowledge obtained in these lectures is supplemented with visits to new construction and historic renovation sites and historical buildings/structures in the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway. Cultural visits include the Guinness Brewery, GPO (site of the Irish Easter Uprising), Christ Church Cathedral, kissing the Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh Heritage Museum, and the Aran Islands.
Objectives for the course include:
- Gain a deeper understanding of Irish history, culture, and society. Students will learn about the rich history of Ireland, from its Celtic roots to its role in the modern world. They will also explore the country's diverse culture, which is influenced by its Celtic, English, and Viking heritage.
- Learn about the different types of construction materials and methods used in Ireland. Students will see firsthand the different materials and techniques that are used to build structures in Ireland, from traditional materials like stone and timber to more modern materials like concrete and steel.
- Observe the safety procedures and regulations that are in place on Irish construction sites. Students will learn about the importance of safety on Irish construction sites and see how safety procedures are implemented.
- Develop cross-cultural competence and an appreciation for cultural differences. Students will have the opportunity to interact with Irish people from all walks of life, and they will learn to appreciate the different cultural norms and values of Ireland. This will help them to become more understanding and adaptable in their interactions with people from other cultures.
- Improve their language skills. Students will have the opportunity to speak with Irish citizens. All students are tasked to learn a bit of Irish Gaelic each day.
Tentative Program Itinerary
DAY 1-3: DUBLIN
· Guinness Brewery
· Technological University Dublin (TUD)
· Construction Site Visit (TBD)
· Henrietta Street Renovation
· GPO Heritage Museum
· Dublinia Museum / Christchurch Cathedral
DAY 4-6: CORK/COBH
· University of Cork
· Walking Tour of Cork
· Construction Site Visit
· Ring of Kerry
· City of Cobh Waterfront
· Cobh Heritage Museum
· Blarney Castle / Blarney Stone
DAY 7-8: LIMERICK/BUNRATTY CASTLE
· Bunratty Castle Tour
· Walking Tour of Bunratty Folk Park
· Medieval Banquet in Bunratty Castle
· Durty Nelly’s Pub
DAY 9: BURREN AREA/CLIFFS OF MOHER
· Bus Tour of Burren Area
· Caher Connell Stone Fort
· Poulnabrone Portal Tomb
· Cliffs of Moher
DAY 10 –11: GALWAY/ARAN ISLANDS
· National University of Ireland (NUI)
· Walking Tour of Galway
· Construction Site Visit (TBD)
· Ferry Ride to Aran Islands
· Bike Tour of Aran Islands
DAY 12-14: DUBLIN
· Jameson Distillery
· City of Howth Harbor
· Book of Kells
· Dublin Castle
· Brazen Head Pub
The 2024 Ireland Study Abroad course is led by Professor James L. Jenkins, who led the 2009-2019 & 2022-2023 Ireland Study Abroad courses and lived in Ireland for a faculty exchange during the Fall 2009 semester.
Contact program leader James Jenkins via email with your questions.