Module: Irish Foreign Policy

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Irish Foreign Policy
Module Code	LG525 (ITS) / POL1076 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Law & Government
Module Co-ordinator	Donnacha Ó Beacháin
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

INACTIVE - This course provides an accessible overview and rigorous examination of Irish foreign policy since independence. It explores the key assumptions and doctrines underpinning the conduct of Irish foreign policy and the key bilateral and multi-lateral external engagements of the Irish state since independence.

Learning Outcomes

1. recognise key aspects of Irish foreign policy since independence
2. determine the dynamics of foreign policy formulation in Ireland
3. assess the key assumptions and doctrines underpinning the conduct of Irish foreign policy.
4. identify emerging issues for Ireland in European and international affairs.
5. evaluate current and future foreign policy dilemmas in the light of Ireland's experience.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

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

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