Detailed Information
EDUC20030 - Education for Democracy (Audit) - 2017
This module explores the role of education in preparing us for a democratic way of life. Drawing on a range of philosophical and sociological thinkers, it facilitates a careful engagement with some of the most pressing questions of our time:
1. How can we live with others radically different to ourselves?
2. Can we learn conscience, empathy and agreeable disagreement?
3. What are the social barriers to participation and voice?
4. Are students free?
5. Are students equal?
6. And what is the role of the school/the university in the development of a thoughtful citizenry?
In responding to these questions, students will be introduced to classic as well as contemporary thinkers. In lectures and tutorials they will discover the work of John Dewey, Hannah Arendt, Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, Ronald Dworkin, Matthew Lipman, Martha Nussbaum, and Stanley Cavell.
Semester 1
Level 2
Lectures: Wednesdays, 14:00 - 16:00
No tutorials.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Áine Mahon