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 and Northern Ireland, where they study at Scottish and Irish universities and engage in cultural events and field experiences. The 2009 course will be based in Northern Ireland at the University of Ulster, and in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, and Orkney College in Kirkwall.

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 Fiddle and Guitar Camp
July 26 - July 30. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION
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

Celebrating and Documenting Community Traditions
An In Service Professional Staff Development Course for High School Teachers
TBA during last week of May 2009

For additional information on the Study Abroad course, ETSU Fiddle and Guitar Camp, In-Service, and others, please contact Jane MacMorran asis@etsu.edu - 423 439 7992