| Module Title |
Early Modern Europe, 1450-1648 |
| Module Code |
HIS1012 (ITS: HY115) |
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Faculty |
History & Geography |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
Early Modern Europeans witnessed and experienced a series of massive paradigm shifts that transformed elements of their lives. They lived through the Renaissance, the Reformations of religion, an era of global exploration and conquest, and the development of nation states, all of which marked a fundamental shift from the medieval period. And yet in other ways we see deep continuity with the past. Looking at European history in this period allows us to ask questions about the nature of “Europe” and “Europeanness,” early moves towards globalization, and both change and continuity in religious, cultural, social, and political realms.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and explain the major social, political, and cultural changes that took place in early modern Europe.
2. Evaluate the impact of European culture and conquest on the wider world.
3. Engage critically with a wide range of historical sources, primary and secondary.
4. Access and critically evaluate electronic sources.
5. Research and write an essay presenting an argument based in the historical literature and making use of readings and research.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Lectures | | Independent Study | 166 | Independent Study and assignment completion |
| Total Workload: 190 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20526 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group project | Research and create entry for timeline | 25% | As required | | Loop Quiz | 3 multiple choice quizzes | 10% | As required | | Digital Project | Video/audio exploration of primary source | 45% | As required | | Completion of online activity | Collaborative annotations on assigned readings | 20% | Every Week |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Lecture Topics may include
print culture, exploration, conquest and colonization, Humanism, the Renaissance, religious reform, everyday life, the inquisition, religious violence, the 30 Years War.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks: 0, Early modern Europe, 1450-1789 (2006, 2013)., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
- Beat Kumin (ed.),: 0, The European world, 1500-1800 (London, 2009).,
- Stephen J. Lee,: 0, Aspects of European history, 1494-1789 (London, 1984) e-book.,
- E.F. Rice and A Grafton: 0, The foundations of early modern Europe, 1460-1559 (New York, 1994).,
- Euan Cameron (ed.): 0, , Early modern Europe: an Oxford history (Oxford, 1999).,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Loop: Key readings will be provided on Loop as will an extensive reading list of materials available in the library.,
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