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Module Title
Module Code	(ITS: HY330)
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

This module examines the turbulent period from 1916 until 1923. Commonly termed the Irish Revolution, these years witnessed the 1916 insurrection, the Irish War of Independence, truce with Britain, transition to self government and a bitter civil war. The availability of a vast array of archival material in Ireland and in Britain over the past three decades has transformed the historiography of the Irish Revolution. Local and national newspapers, military, police and civil records, state paper, biographies, memoirs and reminiscences make possible several avenues of enquiry. These include, among many others, an exploration of the origins and dynamics of the Irish Revolution, the use of political violence, regional variations, the development of particular institutions and movements. A strong emphasis will be placed on the perspectives, motivations and experiences of various protagonists: British military, civilians, Republicans, police and government.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the key themes, events and consequences of the Irish Revolution
2. Identify and assess contested historical and political perspectives
3. Engage with and evaluate a range of prescribed readings, texts and primary source material
4. Embark on independent archival research and deploy effective research methodologies
5. Construct an objective and well-supported written argument based on historical evidence
6. Plan, prepare and deliver a focused class presentation
7. Engage in self-directed learning through independent study in specialised areas of personal interest
8. Deepen critical and independent thinking, analysis, perception and judgement
9. Develop excellent communication skills through presentation of reasoned verbal argument and acquisition of listening skills during seminar discussion

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	44	Two 2-hour seminars each week
Independent Study	60	Seminar preparation; Independent learning: Assigned weekly seminar documents and readings
Field Trip	6	Archival field trip: Class visit to National Library Manuscripts Department
Assignment Completion	140	Research and writing
Total Workload: 250

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Presentation	Short presentation on a prescribed memoir or primary source	15%	Week 22
Essay	2,500 word essay based on secondary literature from a set list	15%	Week 25
Assignment	Document analysis: Considered analysis of a primary source	10%	Week 28
Research Paper	5,000 word research paper based on primary sources	60%	Other

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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Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

In Class/Online: Comprehensive reading list will be made available in-class and/or online,