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Course Description
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Course Name
Irish Politics
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Host University
Trinity College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Celtic Studies, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The first part of the module (MT) covers the constitution, elections and electoral behaviour, parties and the party system, and politics in Northern Ireland. The second part (HT) covers key political institutions (including the government and parliament), policy-making, Ireland in international politics (including its relationship with the EU) and will introduce some contemporary issues including gender and representation in Irish politics, political corruption and the politics of reform, and politics after the Celtic Tiger.
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.