Northern Ireland since the Peace Process, 1998 to present day ADED12059E

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 5
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Full Year
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

Despite its promise of an end to conflict in Ulster, the twenty-five years since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 have been one of the most turbulent periods in modern Irish history. While the agreement did result in disarmament and a framework for devolved political power, over time a lack of integration, failure to reckon with traumatic impacts, political deadlock, economic downturn, Brexit and residual paramilitarism now present substantial challenges. Does this threaten a return to the dark days of the 'Troubles' and social conflict? This brief course evaluates the progress made since the Good Friday Agreement and the risks facing Northern Ireland now. It will explore the Agreement itself, review why the peace process in Northern Ireland may have failed to deliver on its promises, the challenges it faces and what the consequences are for future generations.

Timetable

Live online

Block 2, 5 weeks

weeks 6-10

Wednesdays, 19:00-21:00

Requirements of Entry

none

Excluded Courses

none

Co-requisites

none

Assessment

#ILO 1 and 2

1,000-word source analysis comparing two primary sources with reference to relevant secondary research (100%)

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ provide students with a critical understanding of the Good Friday Agreement and the key events and challenges to the peace process in Northern Ireland since

■ introduce students to a wide selection of relevant contemporary sources and secondary interpretations.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ discuss the Good Friday Agreement and recognise the key events and challenges to the peace process in Northern Ireland since

■ Analyse and compare contemporary sources with reference to secondary research

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.