Module: Global History Introduction

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Global History Introduction
Module Code	HIS1080
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	History & Geography
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module will look at global history since the 20th century, which is considered by many to be a century of unprecedented violence. This course examines different regions, including North America, Africa, and the Indian sub-continent, as a region which gained independence in 1947 and has gone on to become a modern global power. This course considers the violence and genocide of the 20th century as extensions of 'scientific' racism and extreme nationalism, which continue to have profound impacts in our world today.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate comprehension of some key themes in global history of the twentieth century
2. Evaluate the historical significance of global history as an interpretive lens.
3. Engage critically with a wide range of historical sources, primary and secondary.
4. Access and critically evaluate sources in print and online.
5. Demonstrate critical and analytical skills through written assignments.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent Study	103	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	21528	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	40%	Examination Weight	60%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	William Murphy	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

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

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