SSJ30030 Disability and Equality

Academic Year 2019/2020

The purpose of this module is to explore disability as an equality issue. The module discusses current theories or models of disability and analyses the economic, political, social and cultural implications of these differing perspectives. The impact of the modern disability movement and the emergence of disability as a socio-political phenomenon are examined. In the context of equality, differing approaches to research and legislation in the field of disability are explored. Particular attention is also given to issues of impairment, gender, employment patterns and minority social status with regard to how these interact with disability. This module is taught by Dr. Pat McDonnell, author of Disability and Society: Ideological and Historical Dimensions (2007).

Graduates who have completed at least 15 credits of undergraduate electives offered by the School of Social Justice will have this noted on their UCD transcripts as the completion of Structured Electives in Social Justice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will have developed their ability to: 1. Demonstrate specialized theoretical knowledge and understanding of (i) key debates in current disability theory, (ii) prevailing socio-political responses to disability and (iii) disability as an equality issue. 2. Apply their knowledge and understanding of disability in a variety of contexts in Irish society and beyond. 3. In a context of equality, identify and make informed judgements about prevailing patterns of thinking and practice in the field of disability. 4. Communicate their conclusions about disability theory and practice, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, clearly and unambiguously. 5. Demonstrate self-directed learning skills.

Indicative Module Content:

Theories of Disability; Disability and Cultural Representation; Disability and Research; the Deaf Community; Disability and Gender; Disability and Employment; Disability and the Law

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

30
Total

104
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; Specified readings; Class discussions
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
EQUL40200 - Disability and Equality


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: 2000 word essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual written feedback on the essay in the form of a rubric post-assessment

Name Role
Dr Patrick McDonnell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer