Module: Foundations in History

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Foundations in History
Module Code	HIS1007 (ITS: HY107)
Faculty	History & Geography	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module introduces first year BEd students to a wide range of historical topics representing the broad expertise of the School of History & Geography. Students will be presented with new and exciting research through lectures and assigned readings. In addition, practical sessions will offer an introduction to digital resources that might be used to develop teaching/projects for primary school students. By the end of the module, students will have a better understanding of what history means today.

Learning Outcomes

1. Better understand the practice of history today and how it differs from textbook history.
2. Access a number of online sources for primary historical research.
3. Identify some important trends and changes to the study of history today.
4. Compare and contrast the use of sources to answer different types of historical questions .
5. Critically evaluate online sources for historical research.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	101	Independent study and completion of assignments
Total Workload: 101

Section Breakdown
CRN	10792	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	1 essay and 1 review of a online resource	75%	As required
Loop Quiz	Online review quiz	25%	As required

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

School Expertise
INDICATIVE CONTENT

Lectures and seminars will cover topics drawn from the expertise of the School of History and Geography

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

Loop: The module Loop site includes a key reading for each week and a recording of the lectures which will also be presented live online via Zoom,