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Upon completion of this module students should be able to: a) critically examine Celtic influences in Ireland, b) understand the impact of the Roman frontier, c) analyse conversion to Christianity at a formative phase of Irish history, d) have acquired historical and methodological frameworks in order to analyse the organisation of Irish society and e) have acquired an understanding of the impact of the Vikings on early medieval Irish culture and society. These learning outcomes will be underpinned by an active student-centred engagement with primary sources, facilitated though seminar contribution.
Indicative Module Content:The following core topics will form the bulk of this module:
1) Ireland and the Celts - evidence and influence
2) The impact of the Roman frontier
3) Pagan Irish society
4) Conversion to Christianity
5) The Irish 'Golden Age'
6) Early Irish life and society
7) The Vikings in Ireland: invaders and/or traders?
8) Hiberno-Viking society
9) Hiberno-Viking politics
10) The emergence of Irish identities
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 11 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 11 |
Specified Learning Activities | 45 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 45 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: End of Trimester Essay | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Glossary Part I (focused on learning the terms needed for the module) | Week 3 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Essay: Mid-semester assignment | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Glossary Part II | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Formal feedback will be given after the mid-semester assignment. However, informal feedback will be available at seminars throughout the semester. Due to the ongoing health emergency this may take place in a blended learning or online format.
Name | Role |
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Nathan Millin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |