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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module introduces students to the operation of the Irish political system and in so doing, enables students to understand the operation of political systems more generally. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. demonstrate a critical understanding of the Irish political system 2. describe the policy making process 3. explain the origins of the Northern Ireland conflict 4. explain Ireland's role in the EU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities The origins of the Irish state and its legacyIrish political culture / cleavage / structureBasic institutions and constitutional developmentThe party systemElections and voting behaviourThe Houses of the Oireachtas: Dail Eireann and Seanad Eireann - role and operationThe Government: Taoiseach and CabinetPolicy-makingThe bureacracy; other state bodies; non-state bodiesNorthern Ireland: origins and legacy of the conflictIreland and the EU: a changing relationship? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
AFU | Age Friendly University Programme |
BAJI | Bachelor of Arts (BAJI) |
BAJM | Bachelor of Arts (BAJM) |
BAJP | Bachelor of Arts (BAJP) |
EPL | BA in Economics, Politics and Law |
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