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

Module Title	Issues & Practice in Contemp. Intl. Politics
Module Code	LG593
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Karen Devine Semester 2: Karen Devine Autumn: Karen Devine
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Issues & Practice in Contemp. Intl. Politics

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and explain issues in contemporary international politics
2. Evaluate the role of key domestic actors in contemporary international politics
3. Analyse specific areas of policy in contemporary international politics
4. Appraise the nature and effectiveness of Irish policymakers in contemporary international politics
5. Compare and contrast academic theory with real-world practice.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	48	Weekly
Seminars	48	Weekly
Total Workload: 96

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

Guest Speaker.
A guest Speaker attends most weeks..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment 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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MDEV

MA in Development

MIR

MA in International Relations

MISC

MA in International Security & Conflict

Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG593