Sign In With Google
Course Description
-
Course Name
Power, Politics and Society in the Americas
-
Host University
Maynooth University
-
Location
Dublin, Ireland
-
Area of Study
American Studies, Political Science, Sociology
-
Language Level
Taught In English
-
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
-
ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
-
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
-
Overview
The module examines issues concerning politics, power and society in South and North America.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
-Understand the basic political framework in a number of countries in the Understand the basic political framework in a number of countries in the Americas
-Understand the concept of state, market, society relationships
-Have undertaken a specfic country case study
-Be able to discuss contemporary power struggles in the AmericasTeaching & Learning methods:
24 lecture hoursAssessment:
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.