Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7028
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (Social Change)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module develops students sociological understanding of social change in Irish society within a global context
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Distinguish between different theories of social change and apply to Irish society
MLO2 Examine patterns and changes in Irish society within a sociological and theoretical framework
MLO3 Appraise the role of Ireland in Europe and the wider world
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction
Theories of social change
Social Change in Ireland
Causes and consequences
21st century Ireland
Patterns of social change
Ireland in Context
Europe and the world stage, internationalisation and globalisation
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Appraisal of a specific social change in modern Ireland
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Group presentation: Sociological evaluation of an individual who influenced social change in modern Ireland
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Share, P. Corcoran, M. & Conway, B. (2012), Sociology of Ireland, 4th. Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717149842].
  • Giddens, Anthony & Sutton, Philip W.. (2017), Sociology, 8th. Polity, [ISBN: 9780745696683].
  • Fahy, T., Russell, H. & Whelan C.T. (2007), Best of Times? The Social Impact of the Celtic Tiger, Inistitute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781904541585].
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