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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description What is the value of academic history, popular history, and historical fiction? How should the creators of any of these genres interact with fact, fiction, sources, and ideas about authority? Is there intellectual and educational value in all three? This module sets out to answer these questions, by looking at how history is disseminated to the public through popular media. We will discuss both popular historical work and works of historical fiction disseminated as in written, audio, and film formats, focusing on premodern European history. Students will have the opportunity to both critique and create works of popular history or historical fiction and consider how historians can best reach their intended audiences and make history come alive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the different expectations and requirements of academic history, popular history, and historical fiction. 2. Articulate nuanced arguments about accuracy and authority in different forms of historical writing. 3. Identify, access, and critically analyse fictional, popular, and academic media. 4. Create an example of public-facing popular history or historical fiction. 5. Critique an example of public-facing popular history or historical fiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Engaging the Public in HistoryQuestions of Accuracy and PurposeHistorical Fiction NovelsWritten Popular history/nonfictionHistory at the cinemaHistorical documentariesPodcasting history | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 53276, 0, Additional resources will be posted on Loop, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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