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Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This module chronicles the economic, social and cultural history of the independent Irish state and Northern Ireland in the twentieth century. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the manner in which the Free State was established and consolidated in the period up to 1949 with particular reference to the development of party politics in the period 2. Analyze the changing political, social and economic landscape of the Irish State in the period after the establishment of the Republic of Ireland in 1949 3. Evaluate the role of religion and the Churches in Irish society after 1922 4. Examine the main social, economic and political developments in the Northern Irish State in the period 1920-1997 5. Analyze developments in Irish popular culture in the five decades after independence 6. Discuss the importance of class and gender in a study of Irish society in the period 7. Interpret developments within the Irish State in context of international politics and developments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 SECTION 1: Revolution and State-BuildingUnit 1: Ireland 1916-1922: The Origins of IndependenceUnit 2: Ireland 1923-1932: Cumann Na nGaedheal and The Irish Free StateUnit 3: Ireland 1932-1948: The Age of De ValeraUnit 4: Ireland 1948-1957: Political Social and Economic MalaiseUnit 5: Ireland 1957-1973: False DawnsUnit 6: Ireland 1973-1982: The Crisis of StateUnit 7: Ireland 1982-1992: The Road to RecoverySECTION 2: Northern IrelandUnit 8: Northern Ireland 1918-1922: The Origins and Establishment of the StateUnit 9: Northern Ireland 1922-1945: The Consolidation of the StateUnit 10: Northern Ireland 1945-1969: The Years of TransitionUnit 11: Northern Ireland 1969-1993: The TroublesUnit 12: Northern Ireland 1993-1998: The Peace ProcessSECTION 3: Society, Economy, CultureUnit 13: Constitutional Development 1919-1992Unit 14: Economic DevelopmentUnit 15: Population and Social ChangeUnit 16: Education and LanguageUnit 17: Popular CultureUnit 18: Women and the New Irish StateUnit 19: Churches and StateUnit 20: Foreign Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BA | BA in Humanities |
BADIP | Diploma in Humanities |
BAEH | BA in English & History |
BASM | BA Single Module |
EHDIP | Diploma in English and History |
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