The Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies Program at East Tennessee State University makes connections between Appalachia and the region’s major cultural progenitors, Scotland and Ireland, through study on campus and abroad.

For three weeks during the summer of odd-numbered years, students travel to Scotland, where they study at Scottish universities and engage in cultural events and field experiences.

During even-numbered years, students spend five weeks studying on the East Tennessee State University campus, an experience augmented by field trips and guest lectures.

Students can enroll in these summer courses for either three or six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in Appalachian Studies or English.

In addition to our summer courses, ETSU offers a variety of courses pertaining to Scotland and Ireland during the regular academic year.

ETSU Celtic Fiddle Camp July 9-11-08
Daily Classes in Scottish, Irish, and Bluegrass/Old-Time Fiddling
Celtic Guitar Classes – Session Guitar
Evening concerts and jam sessions
Guest performers and lecturers
Student Showcase Finale

Appalachian - Celtic Connections
An In-Service Course for High School Teachers
Choose 2 Sessions from the following dates:
June 5:
Intro to Appalachia, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
ETSU Resources for Teachers: Center for Appalachian Studies & Services,
Archives of Appalachia, Reece Museum
June 12:
Music of Scotland, Ireland, and Appalachia
June 19:
Scottish Identity in the United States

All sessions meet on Thursdays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

For Additional Information on the Fiddle Camp, Celtic Connections and others,
plase contact Jane MacMorran asis@etsu.edu - 423 439 7992