| Credit Weighting: |
10
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 50.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
12 x 3hr(s) Lectures; 1 x 4hr(s) Seminars; 1 x 8hr(s) Fieldwork; 152hr(s) Other (self-directed learning)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Mr Rory O'Dwyer, School of History.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, School of History.
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| Module Objective: |
To introduce students to underlying themes, issues and events that have characterised modern Irish society.
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| Module Content: |
The module acts as a foundation level course, introducing students to the broad developments of Irish history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Show an understanding of specific major themes in mordern Irish society
- Demonstrate knowledge of key events, organisations and personaliites that influenced the course of Irish history from the mid nineteenth century
- Construct a relevant argument that demonstrates an analytical use of evidence and and familiarity with various historical interpretations
- Communicate in writing effectively and present work in a manner that conforms to scholarly conventions and subject conventions
- Demonstrate the ability to work under the constraints imposed by the component of assessment, such as word limits and deadlines.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 1200 word essay, 100 marks; 1 x 2000 word document study, 100 marks).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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