| Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Inequality & Social Justice in Irish Society |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
SSJ10060 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance |
| 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:Blended
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 24
Small Group 3
Specified Learning Activities 24
Autonomous Student Learning 49
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Learning is through lecture attendance, preparation for tutorials, participation in tutorials (3 in total), course reading, completion of assignments and self-directed learning. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:
No prior learning required.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Inequality in Irish Society (EQUL10060) |
| Course Content |
Expand+SSJ10060 Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society
Academic Year 2022/2023
Despite significant increases in income and wealth over the past two decades, Ireland is often described as one of the most deeply unequal societies within the Europe...
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Academic Year 2022/2023
Despite significant increases in income and wealth over the past two decades, Ireland is often described as one of the most deeply unequal societies within the European Union. Why has this happened? How do we explain the persistence of injustices in a relatively wealthy country like Ireland and how can we bring about change?
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop a critical understanding of inequalities in Irish society and to identify ways of addressing these. It will use a range of academic materials and sources from different disciplines, including online resources, to develop a critically informed orientation. The course will be taught through a series of lectures and seminars. The active participation of students will be encouraged through dialogue and discussion.
The course has three main objectives: 1) It will map inequalities in Ireland for different social groups to enable students to understand the scope and depth of injustices; 2) It will provide students with conceptual frameworks to enable them to analyse the roots of these inequalities; and 3) It will identify frameworks for action that will promote social justice and respect for all in Ireland.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course students will have developed:
1. The ability to conceptualise the equality problems of Irish society within a coherent academic framework
2. The research and analytical skills for understanding how social injustices and inequalities can be understood and challenged
3. A sound knowledge of the research evidence on the levels and scope of inequality in Ireland
4. The ability to create, understand and interpret quantitative tables and charts on experiences of inequality
5. A recognition of the complexity of the equality/inequality issues facing Irish society and an understanding of the available policy responses to these challenges
Indicative Module Content:
The course will focus on four major types of inequalities and how each of these can be explained and addressed in Ireland: 1) Economic inequalities; 2) Cultural inequalities; 3) Political inequalities and 4) Affective inequalities.
To complement the above analysis the Course will explore the role of key institutions in the perpetuation of inequality and in creating a more equal society including the media, the educational system, and the health care system. It will also explore possible solutions to Inequality in Irish Society and pathways towards achieving these
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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 |
Web Page - Click Here |
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