Module: Introduction to Contemporary Irish Society

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Contemporary Irish Society
Module Code	LC103 (ITS) / CUS1004 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Barra O Seaghdha
Module Teachers	Fiona Gallagher, Julie Daniel, Martin Toal
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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As described for main assessment

Description

To describe the social, economic and political features of modern Irish society. To highlight the controversial issues surrounding recent changes in Irish society. To provide a familiarity with the topical issues, political traditions and social attitudes of modern Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

1. Research and present information about an aspect of Irish society in an interactive manner.
2. Describe the social, economic and political features of modern Irish society.
3. Critically appraise recent developments in Irish society.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	2	Contact hours
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	24	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
Online activity	40	No Description
Independent Study	23	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

'Introduction to Irish Society
Some background information regarding history, demography, political structures, education, the media, industry, agriculture and urban life. With guidance from the lecturer, the students will then proceed in groups to investigate certain themes in modern Irish society, such as the environment, the Irish language, emigration, immigration, the position of women, the press, travellers, Ireland and the EU, tourism, Dublin and urban development, the family, political parties, attitudes to Northern Ireland, the Catholic Church's role, other churches and religions, trade unions, rural life, education.They will present their findings - which can include powerpoint, pre-recorded interviews, overheads, hand-outs, video - in oral form to the tutorial group and invite discussion about what they have presented.'

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	20%
Presentation	n/a	80%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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