Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description What is History and why study it? When a student has studied this module they will have answers to these questions, along with many more new questions, as students of History must have enquiring minds. This module is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of Early Modern Europe, which was a period of great change and innovation, with the module providing an overview of events and developments that occurred in Europe and beyond throughout a 350 year period. Students will be introduced to topics such as: the great artistic developments of the Renaissance; the growth of the first truly global empires; and the causes of a major split within the Catholic Church which resulted in the Protestant Reformation. This module also equips students with the study skills necessary to successfully study history at third level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Outline and describe the major European historical events of the early modern period from 1500 to 1850. 2. Outline and describe the impact of major European events, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution on Ireland. 3. Personally reflect on learning and evidence academic skills development 4. Develop and apply historical research skills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Unit 1: Introduction to Europe 1450-1800: Main events and Themes. How to use these Textbooks. Unit2: Getting Organised, Getting Familiar: Learning Skills for Higher Education Unit 3: What is History and Why Study It? Unit 4: How to Study History – Gathering Information; Recording Information Unit 5: Preparing for Assessment Unit 6: The Medieval Legacy Unit 7: The Renaissance Unit 8: Transforming Discoveries Unit 9: Pre Reformation: Ireland in the Early Sixteenth Century Unit 10: The Reformation Unit 11: The Counter-Reformation Unit 12: Reformation in England and Ireland; Counter-Reformation in Ireland Unit 13: Writing Skills – making a start Unit 14: The Writing Toolkit Unit 15: Planning your Writing Unit 16: A Guide to Writing History Assignments Unit 17: The Wars of Religion and The Thirty Years’ War Unit 18: Witchcraft and Magic Unit 19: The Rise of the Atlantic Economy: Spain and England Unit 20: England and the Dutch Republic Unit 21: Preparing for Exams Unit 22: The Age of Absolutism Unit 23: The Enlightenment Unit 24: Enlightened Absolutism: Case Studies – Frederick II’ Catherine II; Maria Theresa; Joesph II Unit 25: The New Philosophy of Science Unit 26: Economic and Social Change Unit 27: Eighteenth-Century Dynastic Rivalries Unit 28: Background to the French Revolution Unit 29: The French Revolution, 1789-94 Unit 30: The French Revolution and Europe Unit 31: Napoleon Unit 32: Europe After Napoleon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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