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On completion of this module students should, at a minimum, be able to:- State what are the main institutions of the State and the main functions of each.- Recognize the legal issues presented by a simple problem question on these topics.- Apply simple rules of law to such problems.- Use the appropriate technical legal terms to describe a given situation.- Analyse how relevant institutions and laws have changed and developed over time.- Construct and defend simple arguments building on the knowledge gained - Assess the wider systemic implications of particular issues of constitutional law.
Indicative Module Content:The module will examine the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government in Ireland, from the perspective of Irish constitutional law and the way in which they interact with each other and with individuals, corporations and other governments.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 1 |
Small Group | 20 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 92 |
Online Learning | 4 |
Total | 121 |
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Learning Recommendations:None.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Attendance: Tutorial attendance and participation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
Assignment: Assignment: compulsory problem question covering several distinct topics from across the course | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 85 |
Presentation: Group Presentation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
The class will be given individual feedback on their assignments. The tutorials offer students the opportunity to give each other formative feedback on their work, as well as receiving feedback from the tutors.