Third Level Education - Policy Seminar - Exam, Exams of Political Science

Download Third Level Education - Policy Seminar - Exam and more Exams Political Science in PDF only on Docsity! Autumn Examinations 2010/ 2011 Exam Code(s) 3BA6 Exam(s) B.A. (Public and Social Policy) Module Code(s) SP514 Module(s) Policy Seminar External Examiner(s) Professor Cillian Ryan Dr. Paul Mitchell Ms. Una Woods Internal Examiner Dr. John Cullinan Instructions Please answer one question from each section. Please use a separate answer book for each answer. Duration 2 hours No. of Pages 3 (including cover page) Discipline(s) Economics, Political Science and Sociology, Law Co-ordinator Dr. John Cullinan Requirements None Release to Library Yes PTO Instructions: Please answer one question from Section A, one question from Section B, and one question from Section C. Please use a separate answer book for each question. Section A: Answer one of the following three questions. Please use a separate answer book for your answer. A1. What arguments can be made in favour of Irish students paying more of the costs of their third level education? In this context, would an ‘income contingent loan system’ be a good idea? A2. Europe's Digital Agenda Strategy (2010-2020) focuses on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capabilities to support ageing citizens' lives. Discuss at least three economic reasons for considering the potential of ICT in the care of older people in Ireland. A3. Describe one stated preference approach for placing economic values on environmental goods and services. What problems might arise when conducting stated preference studies in relation to the environment? Section B: Answer one of the following three questions. Please use a separate answer book for your answer. B1. Discuss the key elements required for effective interagency collaboration in the area of child services. In your opinion, what are the benefits for the children, their families and for the agencies involved? B2. List and discuss a number of myths about lone parents in Ireland. In this context, what do you see as the key public and social policy issues for lone parents in Ireland? B3. What is resilience and how does it relate to social policy? In this context, what advice would you give to policymakers in the area of youth civic engagement?