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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

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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
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Essay2000 word essay20%n/a
Essay2x 750-word primary source analyses10%n/a
In Class Test2 in-class quizzes10%n/a
Formal Examination2 hour examination with 2 questions to answer60%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

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