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The Learning Outcomes have two major stands: geographical and personal.
Geographical: - Develop a critical understanding of the forces and processes that shaped the more recent development of Dublin- Develop the capacity to understand Dublin in a European and global urban context- Identify and use the main research tools for a study of Dublin during this time period.
Personal:- Demonstrate and extend written communication skills- Demonstrate and develop skills in synthesis, analysis, discussion and presentation- Develop an ability to utilise a variety of research sources.
The development of the socio-economic landscape of the city
The impact of difficult economic and social processes during the nineteenth century
Issues arising from a fractured system of local government
The challenge of housing provision
Transportation systems and the motor car
The Civic and Commercial Landscapes
Planning the city
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 110 |
It is recommended that anyone taking this module has a foundation in urban studies, especially European urbanisation. It will be expected that participants will have a basic knowledge of European history and culture since the late medieval period. It will be also be understood that those taking the module have basic geographic research skills and a knowledge of urban land use models.
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Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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