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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This module examines aspects of the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Ireland, including the labour movement, the women's movement, and relations between Unionists and Republicans. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Display a detailed knowledge of some of the main features of the Irish Labour Movement in the early twentieth century. 2. Display a detailed knowledge of some of the main events/issues in the history of Irish women in the early twentieth century. 3. Appreciate how Republicanism and Unionism have both impacted on Irish political life and on the Anglo-Irish relationship. 4. Apply objectivity, perspective and a range of analytical skills in the reading and contextualisation of relevant documents and texts. 5. Demonstrate some of the skills required to engage in basic research at this level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The impact of both Republicanism and Unionism on the Irish stateShades of Unionism: Unionist publications, 1970-82Shifting positions: Sinn Fein and the political implications of the Hunger Strike, 1981-86James Connolly and Irish socialism/nationalismJames Larkin and the trade union movementLabour and politicsLabour texts and documentsThe suffrage campaignsWomen in nationalist politicsLegislation and women's rights, 1922-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 693, Website, 0, Writings of James Connolly, www.marxists.org/archive/connolly, 694, website, Republican Sinn Fein, 2007, Eire Nua, www.rsf.ie/eirenua, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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