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At the end of this course you should:- understand the factors shaping social change in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Ireland-be aware of the interaction between these factors and individual experience - have a critical understanding of the sources and challenges associated with studying history 'from below'- have analysed the key concepts and methodologies which historians have used to approach the economic, social and medical history of modern Ireland- have developed your skills in dealing with primary and secondary sources-have worked and learned with others through discussion and presentation - have enhanced your skills in written analysis.
Indicative Module Content:The module covers such topics as:
Week 1 Overview and Methodologies in ‘History from Below’
Week 2: Emigration and Population
Week 3; Marriage, the Family and Sexuality
Week 4: Religion and Society
Week 5: Education and Literacy
Week 6: Famine and Memory
Week 7: Crime, Poverty and Welfare
Week 8 : Earning a Living
Week 9: Public Health and Welfare
Week 10: Communications, Recreation and Leisure
Week 11: Ireland on the Eve of Rebellion
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 45 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 45 |
Lectures | 11 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 10 |
Total | 111 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: End of Semester Essay (2,000-2,500 words). See handbook |
Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: Contribution to weekly seminars and completion of two primary source research tasks | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: Document Analysis Essay (1,500-2,000 words). See Handbook | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
A: Feedback on mid-term assessment is given online as automated feedback periodically (3 times). Students can also meet tutors virtually for further feedback. B: Feedback on the final assessment will be given on line and by appointment in one-to-one meetings. C: Group feedback is given during seminars