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Module Code
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

This module will provide students with a broad understanding of the history of the Habsburg Empire 1848-1918. The course will also cover modernisation in East Central Europe, theories and history of nationalism, and the culture of the late Habsburg Empire. It will pay particular attention to the histories of Austria, Bohemia and Moravia, Hungary, Poland and to the Jews of the Empire.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of Habsburg history 1848-1918
2. Understand theories of cultural and separatist nationalist movements
3. Demonstrate a broad understanding of Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Austro-German and Jewish history
4. Understand the cultural history of the late Empire and of Vienna

Total Workload: 0

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Essay	2000 word essay	20%	n/a
Essay	2x 750-word primary source analyses	10%	n/a
In Class Test	2 in-class quizzes	10%	n/a
Formal Examination	2 hour examination with 2 questions to answer	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

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Richard J Evans: 2016, The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914, First, London,
John Mason: 1997, The Dissolution of the Habsburg Monarchy, Second, London,
Robin Okey: 2001, The Habsburg Monarchy 1765-1918, Second, London,
Alan Sked: 2001, The Decline and Fall of the Habsburg Monarchy, Second, London,
Catherine Horel: 2023, Multicultural Cities of the Habsburg Empire 1880-1914, First, Budapest,
Bideleux and Jeffries: 2001, A History of Eastern Europe, First, London,
Piotr Wandycz: 1993, The Price of Freedom: A History of East Central Europe, First, London,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None