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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description In 1648, European political boundaries were redrawn at the end of the 30 Years’ War, marking the end of widespread religious warfare. But the next two hundred years were far from quiet. From intellectual developments like the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, to political developments ranging from the rise of absolutism to an era of Revolutions, to economic and social shifts including growing global trade, agricultural and industrial revolutions, and increasing urbanisation, this was a dynamic period. In this module we will explore the major transformations of European society, governments, and economies in the 17th-19th centuries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Display knowledge based competence in regard to topics relating to two centuries of European history. 2. Demonstrate comprehension of the main political, intellectual, economic and religious developments which mark this period. 3. Evaluate the historical significance of Europe as itself a concept. 4. Contextualise selected contemporary documents which relate to key module concepts. 5. Engage with self-directed learning and develop abilities in regard to the language and approaches of the discipline of History. 6. Develop critical appreciation of textual/electronic sources of information. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Lecture TopicsLecture topics may include: Absolutism, Scientific Revolution, the Atlantic World, Mercantilism, the Enlightenment, Global Trade and Empire, Agricultural Revolutions, Industrialisation, Political Revolutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 0, Loop, 0, Key readings and additional resources will be provided on loop, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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