1) To introduce you to the study of history at university level. You will develop an appreciation for the difference in studying history at school level and at third-level.
2) To develop your confidence in handling a range of primary source material; to analyse documents and set them within their broader historical context; to use documents intelligently in both seminar discussion and essays.
3) To broaden your awareness of the practice of history writing, with emphasis on different approaches, debates and controversies. You will also begin to reflect on the influences which have shaped these approaches.
4) To gain an awareness of some of the most important themes in early modern and late modern European history.
5) To develop confidence in debating issues in seminars, and in delivering presentations.
6) To hone essay-writing skills.

Introduction
Reformation
New Worlds
Witchcraft
The Rise of Democracy
European Imperialism
War in the Modern World
Cold War
End of Empires

Not applicable to this module.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

You will receive feedback on your seminar contributions. General feedback may also be offered within the seminar group to deal with common issues/challenges. You can also request feedback on your examination scripts.