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JNL6015   Power and Society - The Institutions of Government   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7

Description

This unit explores the institutions and organisations which significantly affect the nature of our society and which effect change within it. It explores the nature of the relationships between local, national and international institutions of government and seeks to equip journalists to understand how those relationships reflect or effect the decision making processes in society. It will also examine the structures and processes of the institutions of government at local, national and European level.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 127.0
Lecture 12.0
Seminar 11.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 30 % S2
Exam 2.5 70 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.