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What does Politics and Society really involve?

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  • 15-05-2018 10:34am
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    gg820
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi!

    I have chosen my LC subjects and Politics and Society is one of them! I am really interested in current affairs, human rights, all of that sort of thing and was just wondering does anyone know exactly what the subject entails? I’m aware that it is a new subject so there isn’t a plethora of information but even a little bit, just to give me an idea.

    Thanks :)


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    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,488 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    I think a sample exam paper was released recently by the NCCA. Scoilnet also has some info on it.

    From what I can see a lot of emphasis is placed on 'thinkers'. So it's not enough to know about history/current affairs, you also have to know what famous thinkers think about society. It seems really interesting. I might end up teaching it in a few years. Also, educate.ie were going to publish a book on it over Easter. Not sure if it's out.


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    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users Posts: 15,382 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    gg820 wrote: »
    Hi!

    I have chosen my LC subjects and Politics and Society is one of them! I am really interested in current affairs, human rights, all of that sort of thing and was just wondering does anyone know exactly what the subject entails? I’m aware that it is a new subject so there isn’t a plethora of information but even a little bit, just to give me an idea.

    Thanks :)

    Would you not ask the teacher in your school that is teaching it? That would be the best place to start.


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    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,188 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Politics and Society specification

    General overview of what should be covered:

    Strand 1: Power and decision-making
    Topic 1 Power and decision-making in school
    Topic 2 Power and decision-making at national and European level

    Strand 2: Active citizenship
    Topic 3 Effectively contributing to communities
    Topic 4 Rights and responsibilities in communication with others

    Strand 3: Human rights and responsibilities
    Topic 5 Human rights and responsibilities in Ireland
    Topic 6 Human rights and responsibilities in Europe and the wider world

    Strand 4: Globalisation and localisation
    Topic 7 Globalisation and identity
    Topic 8 Sustainable development


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