Module: Special Topics in Irish History

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Module Title	Special Topics in Irish History
Module Code	HIS1085
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	History & Geography
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module will examine a special topic in Irish history to be determined by the module coordinator. The special topic may change from year to year depending on staff availability.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 – Demonstrate detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of a designated special topic in Irish history.
2. LO2 – Identify and assess contested historical perspectives and the changing nature of historical interpretation.
3. LO3 – Evaluate in a critical manner primary source materials and secondary literature.
4. LO4 – Formulate research questions, deploy effective research methodologies and embark on independent research.
5. LO5 – Construct and communicate concise, original and well-supported arguments based on primary and secondary source research both orally and in writing.
6. LO6 – Deepen critical and independent thinking, analysis, perception and judgement.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lectures/Seminars	22	Attendance and participation at lectures and seminars
Independent Study	228	Independent study and assignment completion
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	21417	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Seminar participation and engagement with assigned readings	25%	n/a
Presentation	Class presentation	25%	n/a
Assignment	Research paper proposal	10%	n/a
Research Paper	Research paper (4000 words)	40%	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

Lectures and seminars
The module will consist of eleven two-hour sessions taught through a combination of lectures and interactive seminars. The content will depend on the special topic in Irish history to be determined by the module coordinator each year.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None