Module Title |
Social and Economic Studies
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Module Code |
CM107
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School |
School of Communications
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Neil O'Boyle | Office Number | C178 |
Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This module introduces students to key theories and concepts by which sociologists and political economists have sought to define and understand the main features of modern societies. The module is organised around three integrated strands: (i) the development of capitalist modernisation, Fordism and the emerging disciplines of political economy and sociology; (ii) an understanding of society as structure and agency, as state and civil society; (iii) post-Fordism, globalisation, neo-liberalism and the growth of contemporary social movements: gender, race and sexuality.
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Learning Outcomes
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A basic understanding and introduction to some key concepts employed by sociologists and political economists in analysing modern societies. While tracing these theoretical perspectives from the period of the Enlightenment the Learning Outcomes of the module will focus on the importance of sociology and political economy to the contemporary understanding of communications, journalism and multimedia.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
12
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 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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Indicative Syllabus
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Hilary Tovey and Perry Share A Sociology of Ireland Ellen Woods The Origins of Capitalism Anthony Giddens Sociology Stuart Hall et al's Formations of Modernity Michael Barratt Brown Models in Political Economy Michael Haralambos & Martin Holborn Sociology: Themes and Perspectives Joseph Lee Ireland: 1912-85 Kevin Whelan The Tree of Liberty
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CCS | BA in Contemporary Culture and Society |
CS | BA in Communication Studies |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
GI | BA i nGaeilge agus Iriseoireacht |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
JR | BA in Journalism |
MMA | BSc in Multimedia |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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