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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description An examination of developments in Europe from the revolutions of 1848 to the early twenty first century is presented in this module. Beginning with the state of European society in the mid-nineteenth century, key developments such as nationalism and revolution are explored, with particular emphasis placed on the long-term consequences of the 1848 revolutions. An examination of Bismarck’s role in European affairs is also offered while European emigration is assessed through the case studies of Germany, Italy and Sweden. The role of European Imperialism in the build up to 1914 is explored while women’s rights, education, literacy and popular culture are also addressed. The origins of the First and Second World Wars and their impact on society is discussed. The break-up of Europe’s overseas empires is examined while the factors which led to the Cold War are also assessed. The module then moves on to the tensions between the post-1945 superpowers of the USA and the Soviet Union and the collapse of communism in the late 1980s. The Balkan Crisis of the 1990s, the development of independent states in Eastern Europe and the expansion of the European Union are also examined. In addition, recent developments in Russia under Vladimir Putin are chronicled. The attitudes of European governments and their citizens to immigration in Europe will be addressed along with the involvement of the US government in European policy, the War on Terror and its impact on Europe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse the principal developments in European history from the revolutions of 1848 to the end of the cold war in the 1990s 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the main changes in European society and economy from 1848-1990 3. Reflect on the consequences of world war, revolution and economic depression which affected Europe, Russia and America after 1914 4. Appraise the causes, course and aftermath of the Second World War and the impact of the Cold War 5. Analyse the political, social and economic conditions of Western and Eastern Europe after 1945 6. Debate historical themes and participate constructively in a learning community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Unit 1: Europe in 1848: The Social and Economic BackgroundUnit 2: Europe 1848-1862: Nationalism and RevolutionUnit 3: Bismarck’s Europe 1862-90Unit 4: European Imperialism 1870-1914Unit 5: European Emigration 1815-1930Unit 6: Religion: Decline and DisseminationUnit 7: Education, Literacy and Popular CultureUnit 8: European and the International Economy 1850-1914Unit 9: America 1860-1917Unit 10: Ireland and the Wider World 1850-1921Unit 11: The First World WarUnit 12: Russia 1900-1939Unit 13: Inter-war Europe and America 1918-1939Unit 14: The Second World WarUnit 15: Political IdeologiesUnit 16: The Cold War 1941-1953Unit 17: DecolonisationUnit 18: Europe and the Global Economy since 1945Unit 19: Ireland and the Wider WorldUnit 20: Eastern Europe since 1945Unit 21: Europe and the European Idea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes |
BA | BA in Humanities |
BADIP | Diploma in Humanities |
BAEH | BA in English & History |
BASM | BA Single Module |
EHDIP | Diploma in English and History |
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