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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module explores various aspects of what it meant to live in Communist Eastern Europe from the establishment of the Soviet Union until the disintegration of the Soviet bloc. The topics to be discussed include leisure, popular culture, sexuality, family and gender relations, consumption. Special attention will be given to the experiences of the young generation under communism, such as youth culture, counterculture and deviance.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify main approaches and concepts in nationalism studies and relate theories of nationalism to the discussion of specific historical cases.
2. Evaluate critically contested interpretations of historical cases of nationalism and its manifestations.
3. Identify and locate primary source material in relevant digital depositories and offline collections
4. Engage critically with primary and secondary sources
5. Identify research questions and perform independent historical research. Demonstrate an ability to research and write an undergraduate research thesis
6. Communicate their ideas clearly and convincingly in written and oral form

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	44	One Lecture and One Seminar per week
Independent Study	206	Assigned readings, independent research, and preparation of written assignments and presentation
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Week 1-2
Introduction: Main concepts and theories in nationalism studies

Week 3-8
Thematic aspects in the study of nationalism and case studies on nationalism in modern Europe

Week 9
Presentations of research projects. Thesis work in-progress

Week 10-12
Project work and individual consultations on dissertation projects

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

54032, 0, Relevant articles, book chapters, and primary source documents as well as a comprehensive reading list will be made available on the module's Loop site.,

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