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Module Title Media and Politics in Ireland
Module Code CM569
School School of Communications

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Module Co-ordinatorProfessor Kevin RafterOffice NumberC 172
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

INACTIVE - To introduce students to the history, development and modalities of political communication in Ireland through a combination of lectures and case studies

Learning Outcomes

1. Conceptualize, research and write an original essay demonstrating understanding of a significant dimension of media and politics
2. Discuss the relationship between press and politics in Ireland, drawing upon relevant political and communication theories
3. Synthesize significant amounts of professional and academic literature in a comprehensible and organized manner
4. Identify and explain the most important roles of mass media and democratic politics



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lecture 1Early background of the print media and government media relationships in Ireland.Lecture 2
The nineteenth century: Constitutionalists and revolutionaries: O'Connell, Lalor, Mitchel. The Nation and The Felon.Lecture 3The role of political communication leading up to 1916: the nationalist and trade union media.Lecture 4Political Communication in the War of Independence and the Civil WarLecture 5The Irish Press: Paper, Party and MessageLecture 6Censorship in World War 11Lecture 7Media Management and the State: The Government Information BureauMedia Management and the State: The Irish News AgencyLecture 8Political Communication and Outreach: The Short-wave Radio StationLecture 9Political broadcasting: the radio and television battlegroundLecture 10The political parties and their communication strategiesLecture 11Government and media in the twenty-first centuryLecture 12Revision

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Fergus Finlay: 0, Snakes and Ladders, Dublin, New Island Press, 1998., New Island Press.,
  • Sean Duignan: 0, One More Spin on the Merry Go Round, Poolbeg,
  • John Horgan: 0, Irish Media: A Critical History,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
HMSAStudy Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAOStudy Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
MAPMA in Political and Public Communication
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