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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description This module will ensure that participants critically examine and thus understand the central role of high-speed or broadband internet access for social and economic development. The key outcome of this module will be the enhanced ability of participants to champion the best approaches to the development, deployment and application of core broadband infrastructures for economic development. The merits and demerits of private versus public ownership or a combination of both will be explored as well as the emerging trends in this area. The need for both on-going investment in upgraded infrastructure and the importance of competition for consequent downstream costs will be explored. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. demonstrate a proficient understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and internet connectivity concepts 2. critically analyse the economic value and need for developing broadband networks in their countries 3. describe and assess their countries’ telecommunications infrastructure with respect to peer countries with equivalent demographics and geographies and identify gaps and needs 4. identify and examine a range of government interventions to promote the development of broadband network infrastructure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Communications & Telecommunications• Communications concepts, technical terms and a strong understanding of the telecommunications industryEconomic value of enriched communications• The economic value of enriched communications and how it is increasingly becoming a bedrock for developmentGovernment strategies• Understanding of how governments can help their countries to develop increasingly advanced communications infrastructureGovernment roles• The roles government can adopt and the balance that needs to be struck between intervention and enabling private markets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 10375, Report, Analysys Mason, 2012, African Telecomms Perspectives, http://www.analysysmason.com, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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