University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

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
  1. Critically assess the structure and operation of the Irish political system.
  2. Develop knowledge of fiscal and monetary policy
  3. Gain an understanding of macro-economics and the interplay between government and the economy.
  4. 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.
  5. Produce ethically responsible and critically-engaged reporting to a professional standard
  6. Translate complex social, economic and political developments into narratives easily understood by lay audiences.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "The government & politics of Ireland" by Basil Chubb
    ISBN: 9780192850645.
  2. "Irish media" by John Horgan
    ISBN: 0415216419.
    Publisher: London ; Routledge, 2001
  3. "The Battle of Bretton Woods" by Ben Stell
    ISBN: 9780691162379.
    Publisher: University of Princeton Press
  4. "Business Journalism" by Keith Hayes
    ISBN: 9781430263494.
    Publisher: Apress
The above information outlines module DJ6135: "Reporting Economics and Politics" and is valid from 2020 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.