Module: Global History Introduction

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

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

Description

Global history studies the connections between regions and across different scales from the local to the planetary. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, the world became dramatically more interconnected even though no single region or state dominated the globe. In this module, we will explore this early modern interconnectivity through three themes--Matter, Power, and Culture & Belief--focusing primarily on transformations in societies outside Europe and their influence on everyday life.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate comprehension of some key themes in early modern global history
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	12217	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Marissa Smit-Bose	Module Teacher	William Murphy

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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