1. Erasmus, International Exchange and Visiting Student Welcome Meeting
UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN
TRINITY COLLEGE
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
School of Business
Erasmus, International Exchange and Visiting Student Welcome Meeting
Erasmus/Visiting Student Welcome
Dr. Michelle D’Arcy
18th January 2016

2. Structure of meeting Departments and co-ordinators
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Structure of meeting
Departments and co-ordinators
Structure of academic year
Choosing modules and module load
ECTS credits at Trinity College

3. Departments and co-ordinators
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Departments and co-ordinators
School of Business, James White
Office hours: Monday-Friday  and Room: Undergraduate Office, 3rd Floor,  School of Business, Aras an Phiarsaigh
Department of Economics, Dr. Paul Scanlon
Office hours: Thursday 2pm-3.45pm Room: 3006
Department of Political Science, Dr. Michelle D’Arcy
Office hours: Friday 2-4pm Room 4.03, College Green
Department of Sociology, Dr Mark Ward
Office Hours: Tuesday PM, Friday 3-5, Room 2.08, 3 College Green
Department of Philosphy, Dr Alice Pinheiro Walla
Office hours: Tuesday 19th 5-6pm; Thursdays 5-6, room: Arts block 5005

4. Political Science and Philosophy
Business School
Economics and Philosophy Depts

5. Structure of academic year
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Structure of academic year
Term 2 (Hilary Term, HT): 18 January to 8 April
Reading Week- Feb 29th, Week 7 No lectures and tutorials during this week
Term 3 (Trinity Term, TT): 11 April to 27 May
First three weeks: Study and revision (no classes)
Examination period: 3 – 27 May

6. Public holidays in Ireland
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Public holidays in Ireland
17th March 2015 (St. Patrick’s Day)
28th March 2016 (Easter Monday)
2nd May 2016 (May Bank Holiday)

7. Some important websites
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Some important websites
Regularly check account!
Many lecturers in Trinity College Dublin use Blackboard Learn and Turnitin.com
- Blackboard Learn: Lecture notes, readings etc are posted here (you will be registered automatically after your module registration form is processed. Lecturers can also add you manually)
Turnitin.com: some modules require submission of assignments via this channel (plagiarism check), you receive further information in the relevant assignment guidelines.
Plagiarism Policy;

8. Some general advice Get to know the students in your modules
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Some general advice
Get to know the students in your modules
Take part in extra-curricular activities (clubs and societies)
Keep us informed of your progress or difficulties during your time at Trinity College. Your Erasmus coordinator is also your tutor while you are here
Other sources of support: Student Counselling Service – Chaplaincy service – Student2Student – Sutdent Health Centre; Student Union

9. How to pick your modules?
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How to pick your modules?
Take about 80% - 100% of a Trinity student’s module load (but meet the requirements of your home university); visit some modules in first week to help you decide
Take a good mix of modules subject to schedule and restrictions
Take modules that give you a different perspective on the world
Consider taking interesting modules that might not be available in your home university

10. What is the right module load?
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What is the right module load?
One Term Students
Between 25 and 30 ECTS
We do not recommend taking more than 30 credits per term. If your home institution asks you to do more, please contact your TCD Coordinator for assistance.
Equally, we will not sign a module registration form that is too light (e.g. just one or two modules)

11. ECTS credits at Trinity
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ECTS credits at Trinity
Year Term Full Year
2nd Year (Senior Freshman, SF) credits rd Year (Junior Sophister, JS) credits th Year (Senior Sophister, SS)** /10 credits*** ** The Department of Political Science does not accept Visiting and Erasmus students in SS (4th year) modules.
*** Exchange students do an additional assignment

12. Registering for modules
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Registering for modules
Module registration form (included in Welcome Pack)
DEADLINE: JANUARY 22ND
Get this form signed by coordinators
Submit to Academic Registry Service Desk with all signatures complete. They will register you officially on the system. Ensure module codes are correct
Ensure you have signatures from coordinators outside Business and Social Sciences and Philosophy (SSSP) if needed before submitting!

13. Sociology modules (www.tcd.ie/sociology)
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Sociology modules (
Module name
HT module code
SO2310 Introduction to Social Research
SO231C
SO2340 Gender, Work and Family
SO234C
SO2350 Power, State and Social Movements
SO235C
SO3240 Researching Society
SO324C
SO3230 Globalisation and Development
SO323C
SO3200 Social Theory
SO320C
SO3250 Race, Ethnicity and Identity
SO325C
SO3260 Social Inequality
SO326C
Final-year modules are available – please consult with coordinator

14. Political Science modules (www.tcd.ie/political-science)
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Political Science modules (
Module name
HT module code
Second year
PO2610 History of Political Thought
PO261C
PO2640 International Relations
PO264C
PO2650 Comparative Politics
PO265C
Third year
PO3600 Research Methods
PO360C
PO3630 Irish Politics
PO363C
PO3670 Democracy and Development
PO367C
PO3720 Political Violence
PO372C
Final year modules are not available to Visiting and Erasmus students

15. Philosophy modules (www.tcd.ie/philosophy)
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Philosophy modules (
Consult with coordinator for availability of further modules

16. Economics modules (www.tcd.ie/economics)
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Economics modules (

17. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - MODULE OUTLINES 2015-2016
FOR EXCHANGE & VISITING STUDENTS
*Senior Freshman (2nd Year)
BU2510 Organisational Behaviour (1st semester)
BU2520 Introduction to Marketing Principles (1st semester)
BU2530 Introduction to Accounting (1st semester)
BU2550 Introduction to Finance (2nd semester)
BU2560 Introduction to Operations Management (2nd semester)
BU2570 Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Action (2nd semester)
**Junior Sophister (3rd Year)
BU3510 Marketing Management
BU3520 Management Accounting for Business Decisions
BU3530 Financial Accounting
BU3570 Human Resource Management
BU3590 Business in Society
BU3600 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development
BU3620 Introduction to Fixed-Income Securities and Alternative Investments (1st semester)
BU3630 Surveying Finance (2nd semester)
BU3640 Services Management (1st semester)
BU3650 Digital Technology and Organisational Analysis (2nd semester)
BU3660 Organisation Theory and Organisational Analysis (1st semester)
BU3670 Advanced Topics in Organisation and Analysis (2nd semester)
*SF modules and some of JS modules are one semester long
**BU4511 and BU4630 may only be taken in the 1st semester

18. **Senior Sophister (4th Year)
BU4511 International Business & The Global Economy (1st semester only)
BU4522 Exploring Organisational Experience
BU4530 Financial Reporting and Analysis
BU4541 Financial Markets and the Corporate Sector
BU4550 Advances in Marketing Theory and Practice
BU4580 Managing New Product Development
BU4620 Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation: Organisation and Management
BU4630 Economic Policy and Business History (1st semester only)
Note:

19. Time spent in the classroom
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Time spent in the classroom
Most Sophister modules (JS and SS) involve 2-3 hours per week in the classroom in lectures, seminars and tutorials, and about 5 hours per week reading and preparation (emphasis on independent study).
Modules may involve in-class oral presentations, written papers, individual and/or group assignments, and/or term tests. Lecturers will explain the tutorial arrangements for their modules during Week 1.
Almost all modules award a proportion of the final mark to essays, assignments, tests etc.
Tutorials:
Note that many modules will offer several tutorials that cover the same topic – usually students are assigned to a tutorial group. If in doubt ask your lecturer.