Detailed Information
SPOL30220 - Social Policy and the Environment (Credit) - 2017
This module examines the economic, social and environmental challenges facing communities and households. Environmental issues include those associated with climate change but also other environmental problems (e.g. air and water pollution, flooding and drought, storm damage, biodiversity loss). Questions of environmental justice are explored. This includes examining the extent to which enviromental costs and burdens are experienced by different groups. The module is particularly concerned with examing and addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society, such as those on low incomes, those with a disability and/certain ethnic minorities. The module explores a range of responses to social and environmental 'risks'. Much of the module focuses on developing more sustainable communities through a0 housing, planning and land use; b) transport; c) employment; d) health; and e) education. The assignment for the module enables students to learn more about their own community and its sustainability by writing a profile of the area.
Semester 1
Level 3
Lectures: Mondays 11:00 - 12:00 and Wednesdays 12:00 - 13:00
No tutorials.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
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.
Assoc. Prof Nessa Winston