| Course Name |
Politics & International Relations - Foundations of Contemporary Politics |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
POL10160 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorial 10
Autonomous Student Learning 66
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; critical writing; active/task based learning. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics
Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is an introduction to the field of Political Science through a survey of the major issues, questions, and ideas around which politics revolves from a comparative (a...
Hide-POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics
Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is an introduction to the field of Political Science through a survey of the major issues, questions, and ideas around which politics revolves from a comparative (and international) perspective. The module equips students with fundamental theoretical, conceptual and analytical skills to critically evaluate domestic and international society and interpret current events. We will explore key concepts and topics of contemporary politics, including: power, the state, and the nation; political change - briefly introducing resistance, violence (including terrorism), and human rights; ideologies (liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, feminism, and environmentalism); the organization of major political systems; institutions of governance; and the international dimensions of politics and economics.
During the course, attention will be also given to effective critical, analytical, and writing skills. Students are expected to acquire a theoretical framework enabling them to analyze any political systems in the global village and apply their knowledge to reality. The course also aims to both foster students' understanding (and appreciation) of cultural diversity and help students make informed judgements about the political world around them.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
• understand what politics is and the main concepts involved in studying politics;
• apply your (theoretical) knowledge to analyze politics and apply political science to reality;
• analyse the way ideas influence political life;
• distinguish between different political institutions, and identify the role they play.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
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