Module: Research & Methods in EU Law & Policy

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research & Methods in EU Law & Policy
Module Code	LG5036A
School	School of Law & Government
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Christy Petit Semester 2: Christy Petit Autumn: Christy Petit
Module Teachers	Christy Petit
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module provides a critical examination of contemporary issues in public policy. It introduces a range of methodologies used to study policy documents, movements, trends and phenomena. It looks at the intersection of politics and policy making exploring local and global contexts and influences. The module examines the importance of policy institutions and decision-making processes and develops students’ knowledge by focusing on key issues. At the same time, it will provide the necessary tools to critically reflect on some of the most important issues and tensions facing policy makers today.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore the role of history, politics and economics in influencing aspects of policy.
2. Analyse and discuss theories, concepts and critiques of policy.
3. Explore and critique how policy is developed and enacted at the macro, meso and micro levels.
4. Evaluate the role of key actors in policy development.
5. Critique the relationship between key actors in policy development.
6. Identify, investigate and critique key issues facing policy makers.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Class Presentation	36	No Description
Directed learning	90	Preparatory readings for class and background readings for assessments.
Assignment Completion	102	Preparing and submitting a research paper.
Total Workload: 250

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	80%	n/a
Participation	n/a	10%	n/a
Presentation	n/a	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Paul Cairney: 2019, Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues, 2nd, Red Globe Press, London,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MELP	Master of Arts in European Law & Policy

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