HIS31250

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the History of Habsburg dynastic power and strategy in early modern Europe with specific reference to Austria, Spain, Flanders and Germany.

Assess individual aspects of Habsburg European History and Culture in their broader context

Present aspects of the historical debates on the political, cultural and military-strategic aspirations of the Austrian and Spanish branches of the Habsburg dynasty and their mutual vision for mastery of Europe and for universal monarchy.

Write a scholarly mid-term essay appropriate for a Level Three student of History.

Obtain a good grade in the module's end-of-trimester 2 hours examination.

Indicative Module Content:

The Module Handbook contains all the necessary information pertaining to the content and teaching for this course, and the expectations concerning student participation and learning for this module.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students may obtain my advice by appointment regarding the research and drafting of their mid-term essays, feedback on their mid-term assessments, as well as revision for their examinations. Post-Examination feedback will be provided to students on request.