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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

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Module Title Republicanism and Unionism in Modern Ireland
Module Code HY402
School 68
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Stephen Stewart
Semester 2: Stephen Stewart
Autumn: Stephen Stewart
Module TeachersStephen Stewart
Carol Davis
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
None
Repeat written coursework or equivalent
Description

This module aims to provide context, information and insights into two of the most significant traditions to have evolved within Ireland’s political history, ie Republicanism and Unionism. The relationship between these opposing positions will be examined as will the way in which both have impacted on the development of the Irish state and on relations between both jurisdictions within Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. The module will make use of key texts and documents which provide insight into such developments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and locate the origins of both political traditions and the changing contexts in which each evolved.
2. Appreciate the contributions of those figures who have made significant contributions to these evolving political positions.
3. Appreciate the essential tenets of both Republicanism and Unionism as they have evolved and in some respects altered, over the course of modern Irish history and understand how both have impacted on Irish political life and on the wider Anglo-Irish relationship.
4. Apply objectivity, perspective and a range of analytical skills in the reading and contextualisation of relevant documents and texts
5. Demonstrate some of the skills required to engage in basic research at this level.
6. Assimilate previous knowledge and understanding to place both Republicanism and Unionism in the contemporary context.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture20Lectures
Seminars2Seminar
Seminars24Essay and assignment preparation and completion
Independent Study79Independent study/research
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

Ideologies
The formation of ideologies in early 20th century Ireland

Impacts
The impact of both Republicanism and Unionism on the evolving Irish state

Unionism
Unionism, the politis of negation? A 'siege mentality'?

Experiments and Initiatives
Experiments and Initiatives

Eire Nua
The Eire Nua theme

Shades of Unionism
Unionist publications, 1970-90

Signs and Symbols
The visual presentation of civil conflict

Shifting positions
Sinn Fein and the political implications of the Hunger Strike, 1981-86

Reaction
The reaction of both Republicans and Unionists to new realities 1991-2006

Troubles
The Troubles' 1963-86; A review

Split
The 'split' in Republican history

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayEssay 2,000 words67%As required
AssignmentDocument Assignment33%As required
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

    40953, In Class/Online, 0, A detailed reading list will be provided to students on loop and/or in-class upon commencement of module,
    Programme or List of Programmes
    BREDHBachelor of Religious Education &History
    IESAStudy Abroad (Institute of Education)
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