POLI 330D - The Politics of Northern Ireland

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

The course examines the principle debates and issues in Northern Irish politics, beginning with analytical survey of the history of the state. It will focus on the breakdown of the system of government in Northern Ireland during the 1960s and examine the factors that led to the political violence known as 'the troubles.' A number of questions will be examined. The course concludes with an examination of the difficulties implementing the 1998 Belfast Agreement, in particular the controversial issues of decommissioning of weapons, continued paramilitary activity, and police reform. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to analyze Northern Ireland in its international context and in comparative terms.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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