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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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To uncover the key assumptions and doctrines underpinning the conduct of Irish foreign policy. To explore the Irish foreign policy formulation process. To examine the key bilateral and multi-lateral external engagements of the Irish state since independence. To discuss current and future foreign policy dilemmas in the light of Ireland's experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students should have a good general grasp of key aspects of Irish foreign policy since independence, of the dynamics of foreign policy formulation, and of emerging issues for Ireland in European and international affairs.
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The roots of Irish foreign policy ideas; ideals, concepts and premises in Irish foreign policy formulation and operation; the foreign policy process and domestic politics; Anglo-Irish, Irish-American, and Irish-European relations; Ireland and the post-colonial world; Ireland and European integration; Ireland and the international community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Much of this course is documents based. For indicative readings see the following:? Department of Foreign Affairs, Challenges and Opportunities Abroad: White Paper on Foreign Policy. Stationery Office, 1996.? Fanning, R., with M. Kennedy, D. Keogh & E O'Halpin (eds.), Documents on Irish Foreign Policy volumes, I, II, III & IV: 1919-1922, 1923- 26, 1926-1932, 1932-1936. Royal Irish Academy/Department of Foreign Affairs, 1998, 2002, 2004. ? Geiger, T and M. Kennedy, Ireland, Europe and the Marshall Plan, Four Courts Press, 2004? Girvin, B, From Union to Union, Act of Union to EU, Gill and Macmillan, 2002.? Girvin, B and G Roberts, Ireland and the Second World War: Politics, Society and Remembrance, Four Courts Press, 2000? Keatinge, P., European Security: Ireland's Choices. Institute of European Affairs, 1996. ? Kennedy, M., Ireland and the League of Nations, 1919-1946. Irish Academic Press, 1996.? Kennedy, M., and J. Skelly (eds) Irish Foreign Policy, 1919-1969: From independence to internationalism, Four Courts Press, 2000? Keogh, D., Ireland and Europe, 1919-1989, Hibernian University Press, 1989.? Murphy, G, Economic Realignment and the Politics of EEC Entry, Ireland 1948-1972, Maunsel Press, Washington, 2003.? O'Halpin, E., Defending Ireland: the Irish State and its Enemies since 1922. Oxford University Press, 1999.? Skelly, J. Irish Diplomacy at the United Nations, 1945-1965. Irish Academic Press, 1997.? Whelan, Bernadette, Ireland and the Marshall Plan, 1947-1957, Four Courts Press, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MAIO | MA in International Organisations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MIC | MA in International Communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIR | MA in International Relations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MISC | MA in International Security & Conflict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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