Learn more about the O’Neill in Ireland program

May 12- June 02 2023

V482/V582 – Cross-Cultural Conflict and Dispute Resolution (3cr.)

Program Director: Gary Branham

This three-credit hour course integrates theories of conflict and dispute resolution with an analysis of differences in dimensions of culture including religion, values, identity, worldviews and language. Applied learning will focus on cross-cultural conflicts between individuals, within organizations, and between nations with emphasis on “The Troubles” of Northern Ireland. You will be exposed to a variety of ways culture impacts communication, negotiation and other dispute resolution processes. Additionally, you will look at the reconciliation process and the key challenges in transforming personal, social and structural relationships that have been damaged or destroyed by conflict.

 

IU Bloomington Undergrads: See how this course counts towards your major/minor at O'Neill here.

  • Dublin City University - Talks on "The Troubles" with former public officials, militants, and scholars
  • Glendalough, a sixteenth century monastic settlement in the Wicklow Mountains
  • Belfast - Talks with former militants, practitioners in reconciliation, and scholars; excursions to the physical remains of the conflict, including the "peace walls," memorials, murals and other sites of historical significance during "The Troubles"
  • Hop on and hop off tour of Dublin
  • Experience Gaelic Games Program - opportunity to learn about Irish culture through Gaelic games and Irish folk dancing
  • Spend several days exploring Londonderry.
  • Cliffs of Moher Tour from Galway
  • Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast

While in Dublin, you will receive room and board at the Glenomena Residence Hall on the campus of University College Dublin (UCD). Located in the heart of the campus within a short walk of the central college facilities, the apartments are formed around a series of interconnected courtyards and provide the ideal combination of secure privacy within a woodland setting. You will be grouped into six en-suite bedroom apartments with shared kitchen/living areas. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished with work station, study lamp, generous storage and wireless internet. 

While in Galway you will be staying at University of Galway

During your time in both Londonderry and Belfast you will stay in a double-occupancy hotel room. Breakfast will be provided each morning at the hotel.

 

Note: Your IU Bloomington Bursar account will be charged two amounts for participation in this O’Neill International program:

  1. O’Neill International program fee (two payments)
  2. IU Bloomington Tuition

For a full breakdown of estimated cost, see the Ireland fee sheet.


2023 O’Neill in Ireland Program Fee: $2,000

The program fee will be charged to your Bursar account in two installments:

  1. A $550 non-refundable pre-payment shortly after you confirm your participation in the program
  2. The remaining program fee balance will be charged in March, due in April

The program fee for this program includes:

  • Lodging
  • Medical insurance
  • Some meals
  • Group transportation from Dublin to Belfast
  • Cultural excursions

Flights are not included in the program fee


IU Bloomington Tuition – 3 credits

The tuition cost for this O’Neill International program is based on IU Bloomington tuition. The cost of tuition you pay will vary based on your student status. For more information on the cost of summer tuition, please contact IU Student Central.


Additional Costs

You will need to pay for your flight to Ireland, transportation to and from the airport, food that is not included in the program, and other incidentals.


Scholarships

The O’Neill International Equal Opportunity Scholarship is available to help O’Neill students from IUB and IUPUI study abroad. Please visit our scholarship page for eligibility requirements and application deadlines. 

Other scholarships are available on a competitive basis.

The program will be open to undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and graduate students in good academic standing. Students from across IU will be considered, and the instructor will review student applications and make the final decision on admission to the program.

During the application period (December 1-January 21) an "Apply Now" button will be available at the top of this page. You will need to submit the online application by 5 p.m. on January 21.

Detailed application instructions

If you have any issues throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the O'Neill International Office, 812-855-7568, oio@indiana.edu.

Studying abroad gives students a perspective that they just can't get in the classroom.

—Gary Branham, O’Neill in Ireland Program Director