LAW41990

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able:

* to provide an accurate description of the main institutions of government in Ireland, from the perspective of Irish constitutional law
* analyse how these institutions interact with one another, with particular emphasis on displaying an understanding of the role of the courts
* present and evaluate arguments in relation to the appropriateness of these institutional arrangements under present-day conditions

Indicative Module Content:

Students will examine the legislative, executive and judicial powers of Government and the manner in which, as a matter of law, the interact with one another, as well as aspects of their powers and functions as they relate to citizens, non-citizens, legal persons and other states.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures will provide the foundation for the students' knowledge and understanding of the subject and will include detailed guidance on further reading. Seminars will give students the opportunity for a deeper examination of specific topics, through class discussion of preassigned reading. The seminars will consist of an equal amount of student-led, small-group discussions (in groups of 3-4) and subsequent whole-class, instructor-led discussion of the same topics. The students' coursework will give an opportunity for further feedback and learning.

Not applicable to this module.

Incompatibles:
LAW10050 - Constitutional Frameworks, LAW10440 - Law in Europe, LAW40740 - Key Issues in Irish Public Law


 

Assessment Strategy  

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be given individual feedback on their two pieces of coursework. The seminars also provide an opportunity for students to receive feedback from each other and from the instructor.