Module: Becoming an Historical Geographer

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Becoming an Historical Geographer
Module Code	GEO1039
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	History & Geography
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of, and familiarity with, a broad range of source materials and their potential uses in historical geography research
2. Develop key skills and methodologies utilised in historical geography research
3. Construct, manage, collate and analyse historical datasets
4. Communicate their research findings effectively in written and / or oral format
5. Critically reflect on their own individual learning experiences

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	21447	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Clair McDonald	Module Teacher	Jonathan Cherry

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Reflective journal	Reflective journal: Tracing learning journey and module experience with weekly / bi-weekly entries using Loop Reflect	25%	n/a
Research Paper	Written Research Project: research, preparation and writing up of research project & associated presentations	75%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Introduction Introduction to key fields of research in historical geography Research projects Identifying potential research projects, group formation, assigning topics / projects Key source materials Key source materials: cartographic, documentary and visual Key skills Archival work, fieldwork / landscape interpretation and where appropriate to the specific projects GIS Independent visits Independent visits to archives and repositories and / or fieldwork as dictated by research project topics Data Managing and collating historical data effectively as a group Research report Analysis and writing up research report Research project Research project completion and presentation

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Recommended Duffy, Patrick J. (2005), Exploring the history and heritage of Irish landscapes., Four Courts Press, Dublin. Recommended Gagen, E, Lorimer, H & Vasudevan, A. (eds.). (2007), Practising the archive: reflections on method and practice in historical geography. Historical Geography Research Group,, Royal Geographical Society, London. Recommended Gomez, Basil & Jones, John Paul (eds.). (2010), Research methods in geography: a critical introduction., Wiley-Blackwell. Recommended Graham, B. & Nash, C. (eds.). (2000), Modern Historical Geographies., Pearson Education.. Recommended Gunn, Simon & Faire, Lucy (eds.). (2012), Research Methods for History., Edinburgh University Press. Recommended Morrisey, J, Nally, D, Strohmayer, U, & Whelan, Y. (2014), Key Concepts in Historical Geography., Sage. Recommended Pacione, Michael (ed).. (2011), Historical Geography: Progress and Prospect., Routledge. Recommended Prunty, Jacinta. (2004), Maps and map making in Irish history., Four Courts Press.. Recommended Rose, G.. (2001), Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to Researching with Visual Methodologies., Sage..

Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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