Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
| Module Title |
Introduction To Modern Ireland
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| Module Code |
LG112
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School |
School of Law & Government
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Prof Iain McMenamin | Office Number | CG19B |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
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 introductions 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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to discuss in detail a debate relating to at least two major aspects of contemporary Irish life.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Seminars | 12 | No Description | | Lecture | 12 | No Description | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
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
Indicative content1. A very short history of Ireland and the Irish until 1958
2. Modernising Ireland: 1958-present
3. Who are they? Where do they live and how do they spend their time?
4. Structure of the Economy and Employment
5. Popular and other cultures of Ireland
6. Public and private in health, education and social services
7. Politics in the Republic of Ireland
8. Politics in Northern Ireland
9. A Tale of Two Booms
10. From Boom to Bust
11. What’s Irish about Ireland?
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
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