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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Module Aims | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This module aims to introduce most of the aspects which comprise contemporary Irish life. It does not privilege history, politics and (high or traditional) culture as is common in other introduction to Ireland. The module does not dwell on the issue of identity, but rather on what Irish people do. This concrete approach argues that what Irish people do helps us understand who they are. What they do also helps us understand how being Irish interacts with other less abstract identities, like class, gender, and age. It also provides a basis for understanding what is uniquely Irish about Ireland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students will be able to discuss in detail a debate relating to at least one major aspect of contemporary Irish life. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The approach of the module is decidedly general and may include topics such as the following:
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There is no core text, the following books should be very useful.
Other readings will be indicated in the syllabus and throughout the course. Students are also advised to watch a recent documentary series on Irish politics and society called Seven Ages. It will be available to borrow from the Library. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CCS | BA in Contemporary Culture and Society | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBF | BA in European Business (French) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBG | BA in European Business (German) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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