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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Contemporary Irish Society
Module Code	LC103
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Barra Oseaghdha Semester 2: Barra Oseaghdha Autumn: Barra Oseaghdha
Module Teacher	Barra Oseaghdha
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To describe the social, economic and political features of modern Irish society. To highlight the controversial issues surrounding recent changes in Irish society. To provide a familiarity with the topical issues, political traditions and social attitudes of modern Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

1. Research and present information about an aspect of Irish society in an interactive manner.
2. Describe the social, economic and political features of modern Irish society.
3. Critically appraise recent developments in Irish society.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	2	Contact hours
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	24	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
On-line learning	40	No Description
Independent learning time	23	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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

'Introduction to Irish Society.
Some background information regarding history, demography, political structures, education, the media, industry, agriculture and urban life. With guidance from the lecturer, the students will then proceed in groups to investigate certain themes in modern Irish society, such as the environment, the Irish language, emigration, immigration, the position of women, the press, travellers, Ireland and the EU, tourism, Dublin and urban development, the family, political parties, attitudes to Northern Ireland, the Catholic Church's role, other churches and religions, trade unions, rural life, education.They will present their findings - which can include powerpoint, pre-recorded interviews, overheads, hand-outs, video - in oral form to the tutorial group and invite discussion about what they have presented.'.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	n/a	20%	n/a
Oral presentations	n/a	80%	n/a

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

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