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	HY119
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	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	20	Lectures
Assignment Completion	105	Research and writing
Total Workload: 125

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

A full bibliography will be available on Loop

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Reflective essay	60%	n/a
Reflective journal	Reflective journal prompted by an article, news item or other contemporary engagement with history	40%	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

BRH	Bachelor of Religious Education &History

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