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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.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Examination: Essay-based exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided to students within 20 working days of the deadline for the assignment in according with university policy.