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Module Title	Contemporary Irish Society
Module Code	LC303
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Marnie Holborow	Office Number	C2108
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

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

to enable the students to research information about an aspect of Irish society. . to stimulate students' interest in and critical appraisal of recent developments in Irish society . to familiarise the students with oral presentation techniques

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	0
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	75

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to Irish Society: some background information regarding demography, political structures, education, the media, industry and agriculture and urban life. With guidance from the lecturer ,the students will then proceed n groups to compile information about certain themes of modern Irish society which will include: The environment, the Irish language, emigration, the position of women n Ireland, the Irish press, travellers, Ireland and the EEC, tourism, Dublin and urban development, the Irish family, political parties, Northern Ireland, the Church in Ireland, trade unions, rural life, education. They will present their findings - which can include pre-recorded interviews, slides, overheads, handouts, video material - in oral form to the tutorial group and invite discussion about what they have presented.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Government information services Irish Independent Government Publications Sunday Tribune Irish Times Fortnight ESRI publications Additional reading and suggested sources of information will be provided for each group of students investigating a particular topic.

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