| Course Name |
Politics & International Relations - Irish Politics |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
POL20250 |
| 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!
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| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 22
Autonomous Student Learning 78
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; group and class discussions; debates; independent research |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Irish Politics (POL10010) |
| Course Content |
Expand+POL20250 Irish Politics
Academic Year 2022/2023
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the workings of the Irish political system. We start by locating Irish politics in comparative terms, showing how unusual a political system ...
Hide-POL20250 Irish Politics
Academic Year 2022/2023
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the workings of the Irish political system. We start by locating Irish politics in comparative terms, showing how unusual a political system it is in comparison to other European states. The course then examines the historical, constitutional, social and political context of Irish politics. It deals with the ground rules within which Irish elections take place, the evolution of the Irish party system, and voting behaviour in elections and referendums. The course exmaines the operation of the main political institutions: the Dail, the Seanad, the government, the judiciary and major offices such as those of President and Taoiseach. Other important forums for political activity are also considered. This course will be taught entirely by lectures; there will be no tutorials.
* Students who have completed POL10010 Irish Politics cannot register for this module.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able: to explain the origins and historical development of the Irish political system and how it 'fits' in comparison to other European nation states; to describe the working and significance of the electoral system; to assess evidence relating to Irish political behaviour; and to have a firm grasp of the nature and functions of Irish political institutions and political processes.
Indicative Module Content:
Content will include: the origins of the Irish political system; the constitutional framework; parties, elections, referendums and electoral behaviour; the key political institutions (e.g. parliament, executive, electoral system); political reform; key issues in Irish politics today.
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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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