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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module provides an in-depth analysis of the interaction of political, economic and social forces in nineteenth century Ireland culminating in the signing of the Anglo Irish Treaty. Students study pre-famine Irish society, the modernisation of Ireland after 1845 and the factors that cemented political divisions 1880-1920To support students in their studies a chronology that notes many of the key dates and developments that took place between the late eighteenth century and 1922, general study advice, information about the key reading materials and also a guide to online resources are provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse the importance of the Act of Union, in providing the context for the main developments that occurred in Ireland up to 1922 2. Assess the significance of the political campaigns of Daniel O'Connell 3. Analyse the importance of the Land Question to Irish politics and society 4. Illustrate the main consequences arising from the emergence and development of Nationalism and Loyalism/Unionism up to 1922 5. Examine the reasons behind the emergence and development of Republicanism up to 1922 6. Determine the extent to which religion was an influence in Irish politics and society up to 1922 7. Develop historical research skills by actively engaging with primary sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Part 1: Pre-Famine SocietyUnit 1: Ireland in the 1790sUnit 2: Setting the scene: The Act of UnionUnit 3: Towards famine? Agrarian Societies before 1845Unit 4: The Sectarian Inheritance in Pre-Famine IrelandUnit 5: Tampering with the Union: O'Connell and Reform 1830-46Unit 6: Repeal as a Politiciser 1830-46Unit 7: Irish Protestantism and the Formation of a Loyalist Identity 1800-1850Unit 8: De-Industrialisation and a Changing World 1820-1850Unit 9: The famine: Dealing with the CatastrophePart 2: Modernisation after 1845Unit 10: Republicanism 1847-70: Social or Political Revolution?Unit 11: 'Cullenite Catholicism': The Devotional Revolution after 1850Unit 12: Irish Protestantism after 1850: Devotional Revival, Political Decline?Unit 13: Politicising the Land Issue 1850-70Unit 14: The Changing of the Rural World: Land Agitation and the Assault on Landlordism 1870-1890Unit 15: Fenianism and Home Rule 1870-80: Rivals or Allies?Part 3: Cementing Political Divisions 1880-1920Unit 16: Parnell and the Disciplined Home Rule Party 1880-90Unit 17: How New was the 'New Nationalism' 1880-1900?Unit 18: The Concept of Unionism: The Challenge to Home Rule 1880-1900Unit 19: Making the Union Work: 'Constructive Unionism' 1890-1905Unit 20: 'Republicanising' The Nationalist Movement 1898-1916Unit 21: Ulster's 'Lone stand' 1910-18Unit 22: Republican Takeover 1916-1920Part 4: The 'Long Nineteenth Century'Unit 23: The Changing Rural World 1878-1920: Political Radicalism and Social ConservatismUnit 24: Religion, Politics and the Debate on Education 1845-1910Unit 25: The Catholic Church and Irish Political Identity before 1920Unit 26: Workers, Livelihood and Politics: The Role of Trade Unionism 1870-1920Unit 27: Towards a Political Solution: Government of Ireland Act and Anglo-Irish Treaty 1920-1922Unit 28: Creating an 'Ireland Abroad': The Emigration Issue in Post-Famine IrelandUnit 29: Conclusions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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