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Course Description
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Course Name
Social History of Irish Healthcare
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Celtic Studies, Health Science, History, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3.75 - 4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module examines aspects of the social history of healthcare in Ireland in the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries. Set against the background of social and economic developments in Ireland in the period, the
module explores the subject through a number of themes. These include health care in institutions, public
health and sanitation, health care in military conflicts, and health professionals and their patients. It
discusses the earliest examples of organised healthcare in Ireland, including the first hospitals, lunatic
asylums, and workhouses. The module also highlights key milestones in the development of modern medical
science and discusses the development of the health professions. The module is suitable for all students of
healthcare and is also suitable for students studying in the social sciences and human sciences, including
students of history, English, social science, and politics.
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.