Detailed Information
SPOL38190 - Child Abuse, Sexual & Domestic Violence (Credit) - 2017
This module addresses contemporary thought on child abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence and prostitution in Ireland and includes an overview of the social and justice responses to these problems. Drawing on social justice and human rights frameworks to critically appraise the key themes, the module aims to equip students with a working knowledge of the issues involved. The module draws on a range of empirical data, psychological and sociological theory and practice experience to consider the parameters of these issues in Ireland in an international context. The module is designed in such a way as to create an opportunity for critical engagement with the course material. The didactic lecture format is interspersed with guest lectures, given by a number of very experienced practitioners currently providing services within the child abuse and domestic and sexual violence systems in Ireland.
Semester 2
Level 3
Lectures: Tuesdays 11:00 - 12:00 and Thursdays 12:00 - 13:00
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
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 Marie Keenan