| Module Title |
State Creation in the 20th Century |
| Module Code |
HIS1047 (ITS: HY401) |
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Faculty |
History & Geography |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The module explores the twentieth century history of Russia, the United States and Israel. Particular attention is paid to revolutionary Russia 1905-1932, Stalinist Russia and WWII, Khrushchev, Brezhnev and Gorbachev and the collapse of the Soviet Union; to the USA during the New Era, the Great Depression, WWII and the Golden Age of the 1950s and 60s; and to antisemitism in Europe 1900-1939, Jewish emigration to Palestine, the British Mandate and the foundation of the State of Israel in 1948 and its consolidation up to the Camp David Accords.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Display a broad knowledge of a range of topics in 20th century history
2. Identify the most relevant ideas and issues in the emergence and development of the Russian Revolution and Stalinism
3. Display a knowledge of WWII and the resultant change in geopolitics
4. Show some independence of thought and objectivity when dealing with issues and problems in modern American history
5. Show some independence of thought and objectivity when dealing with issues and problems in modern Israeli history
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 2 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 15 | Essay [1750-2000 words] | | Assignment Completion | 4 | Document Analysis | | Independent Study | 4.5 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 25.5 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10807 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Neville Scarlett | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | 1750 - 2000 word essay | 40% | Week 27 | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 60% | End-of-Semester |
| 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
Revolutionary ideologies
Revolution and counter revolution in Russia 1905-1932
The Stalinist regime
Khrushchev to Gorbachev
The New Era
The Great Depression and WWII
The Golden Age of the 1950s and 60s
Antisemitism and Zionism
The British Mandate in Palestine
The foundations of Israel and the 1948 War
The consolidation of Israel 1948-1978
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Sheila Fitzpatrick: 2008, The Russian Revolution, 3rd, OUP,
- Orlando Figes: 2014, Revolutionary Russia 1891-1991, London,
- Hugh Brogan: 2001, The Penguin History of the United States of America, 2nd, Penguin,
- Maldwyn A. Jones: 1995, The Limits of Liberty: American History 1607-1992, 2nd, OUP Oxford,
- David M. Kennedy: 2001, Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War 1929-1945, OUP USA,
- Chris Ward: 1993, Stalin's Russia, London,
- Tony Judt: 2005, Postwar, London,
- Howard Zinn: 2015, A People's History of the United States, New York,
- Martin Gilbert: 1999, Israel: A History, London,
- Anita Shapira: 2014, Israel: A History, London,
- Wasserstein, Bernard: 2012, On the Eve: The Jews of Europe before WWII, London,
- David Reynolds: 2000, A Global History since 1945, New York,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Website: Jewish Virtual Library, www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
- In Class/Online: Document Handouts,
- In Class/Online: Loop,
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