| 1 | To gain familiarity with Irish culture (laws, religions, mores) and compare and contrast these with those of their own culture as non-native speakers of English. |
| 2 | A closer understanding of and appreciation for Irish literature. |
| 3 | To recognize and articulate the impact of Irish culture (laws, mores, religious beliefs, historical context) on Irish writers (the impact of culture on the Irish writers could be positive, negative, or mixed. |