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DJ6135: Reporting Economics and Politics
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
In this module students will develop the skills necessary to understand fundamentals of macro-economics and politics. Through practice-led learning, students will gain an understanding of the Irish political system as well as the interplay between business, government and the economy; and the impact of policy on economic decision making.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Critically assess the structure and operation of the Irish political system.
- Develop knowledge of fiscal and monetary policy
- Gain an understanding of macro-economics and the interplay between government and the economy.
- Assess the utility of a range of journalistic research tools (including various forms of interviews, Freedom of Information requests, etc.) to particular stories, and apply them appropriately.
- Produce ethically responsible and critically-engaged reporting to a professional standard
- Translate complex social, economic and political developments into narratives easily understood by lay audiences.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- UINSIONN MAC DUBHGHAILL:
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- KAREN M WALSH:
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- TOM FELLE:
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- Kelly Fincham:
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- Jonathan Albright:
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Reading List
- "The government & politics of Ireland" by Basil Chubb
ISBN: 9780192850645. - "Irish media" by John Horgan
ISBN: 0415216419.
Publisher: London ; Routledge, 2001 - "The Battle of Bretton Woods" by Ben Stell
ISBN: 9780691162379.
Publisher: University of Princeton Press - "Business Journalism" by Keith Hayes
ISBN: 9781430263494.
Publisher: Apress
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.