Module: 16th-18th Century Europe

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	16th-18th Century Europe
Module Code	HIS1081
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	History & Geography
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Demonstrate comprehension of the key themes in European history of the 16th-18th centuries.
2. Evaluate the historical significance of Europe as a concept.
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 in writing.

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	12287	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	Celeste McNamara	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Essay	Written assignments	100%	n/a

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 Content
The module will cover major themes and events of European history from 1500-1800, including the Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Exploration, Imperialism, Rise of Imperialism, and Age of Revolutions

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None