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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This course charts the history of Medieval Ireland from the arrival of the Normans (1169) to the beginning of the Tudor conquest (1534). Ecclesiastical, political and settlement history is examined using a multi-disciplinary approach and the widest possible range of contemporary sources including official records, manorial extents and archaeology. Students will attain a broad understanding of the political, ideological and economic forces that shaped Medieval Ireland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the key developments in Medieval Irish history. 2. Comprehend and analyse the underlying reasons for and consequences of political, social, economic and cultural change. 3. Engage critically with prescribed readings and a wide range of primary source material. 4. Construct an objective and well-presented written argument based on a broad range of historical evidence. 5. Engage in self-directed learning by specialising in areas of personal interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Indicative Content● Ireland before the Normans ● Anglo-Norman invasion and conquest ● The archaeology of conquest ● Norman feudalism and sub-infeudation: the manor as administrative unit ● The economy of the manor ● Anglo-Norman towns and urban hierarchy ● Anglo Norman towns: Dublin and Waterford ● The church in Medieval Ireland ● Ireland outside Anglo-Norman control ● The calamitous fourteenth century: invasion and plague ● The ‘Gaelic Resurgence’. ● Richard II in Ireland ● The emergence of the ‘Pale’ ● Ireland beyond the ‘Pale’ ● Late Medieval archaeology and economy ● Ireland in the Atlantic world ● Tudor conquest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 0, In Class/Loop, 0, Reading Lists will be made available in class/on loop, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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