Explore Dublin, Ireland, Through James Joyce | 2026 Trip Info Session

In September 2026, immerse yourself in the masterworks of James Joyce with a one-of-a-kind study tour of Dublin, Ireland. This hour-long, interactive information session highlights the trip and how we are partnering with the James Joyce Centre in Dublin to explore the sites and setting of Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Dubliners. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:51 - Overview of the Trip 08:16 - What is the James Joyce Centre? 10:30 - Ireland's Literary Tradition 11:38 - Ireland's History and Culture 13:46 - What accommodations are included in the trip? 18:16 - How to apply 19:34 - Meet Kendall Sharp 22:40 - Kendall's takeaways from Travel Study 40:45 - Q&A 52:29 - Closing Remarks About the Speakers Kendall Sharp is the Sheffield Family Distinguished Instructor in the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults. He holds a PhD from the Committee on Social Thought and a BA from the College at the University of Chicago. Formerly, he was Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, and he has taught also at DePaul University (history), the University of Illinois-Chicago (classics), and in the College (humanities). He rejoined the Basic Program in 2019, having last served on the staff from 1999–2000. His research and publishing focus on Plato’s dialogues as literary expressions of the philosophical life. His teaching has included Greek and Latin languages, classics in translation (literature, philosophy, history), and both classical mythology and ancient Greek science. He is currently preoccupied with the chilly reception Western Civilization gave to the ancient Greek values of political freedom and equality. Matt Welton is the Associate Director of Travel Study and Student Engagement at the Graham School. Matt works with Graham instructors to curate and manage a dynamic menu of travel opportunities designed to extend Graham School discussions beyond the greater Chicago area. Matt is passionate about finding ways to bring lifelong learners to locations where classroom texts truly come to life. Learn more about the James Joyce trip here: https://graham.uchicago.edu/program/travel-study/james-joyces-dublin/