Module: Uses and Abuses of History

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Uses and Abuses of History
Module Code	HY118
School	68
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Anne Booker Semester 2: Anne Booker Autumn: Anne Booker
Module Teachers	Grania Shanahan Anne Booker
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This is a team taught module that uses case studies from a wide range of geographical and chronological contexts to explore the uses of history in contemporary societies. Appeals to history have been used variously as a way of justifying political and social movements, military activities, state building and atrocities. Using these case studies will encourage students to think critically about the discipline of history and assess it not as a list of facts, but rather a range of powerful (and often inaccurate) narratives that have serious impacts on the world we live in.

Learning Outcomes

1. Reflect critically on the ways in which societies use history to justify contemporary social and political actions and movements
2. Identify and discuss specific examples of the presentist use of history
3. Present reasoned written arguments about the ways in which history has been used as a justification for political actions
4. Demonstrate awareness of the ways in which history is deliberately misinterpreted in the present day

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	32	Attending weekly lectures and tutorials
Independent Study	155	Reading, preparing for tutorials and completing assessments
Total Workload: 187

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Key readings and additional resources for research will be posted on Loop.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Plagarism, library and citation training online (LETS)	20%	n/a
Essay	Reflective essay on learnings from the module and history at 3rd level	50%	n/a
Reflective journal	Reflection on popular media, newspaper report or historical source related to the module content	20%	n/a
Participation	Participation in tutorials	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
BAJL	Bachelor of Arts (BAJL)
BAJP	Bachelor of Arts (BAJP)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

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