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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
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
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Small Group | 3 |
Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 49 |
Total | 100 |
No prior learning required.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Course Assignment Students will be provided with an individual feedback sheet which includes the assignment grade and some individual comments. These can be collected from the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice undergraduate office and the date/time when these are available will be circulated to students. A document will also be made available with some overall comments on the assignments. Draft grades will be available via SISWeb -My Indicative In-Semester Grades.
Name | Role |
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Dr Micheal Collins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 | Mon 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 14:00 - 14:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 14:00 - 14:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 17:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 17:00 - 17:50 |