Course

Irish History from 1800 - ARTS2287

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Humanities

Course Outline: Global Irish Studies Centre

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 17.5

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: 30 units of credit at Level 1

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

Available for General Education: Yes (more info)

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Description

Subject Area: History

This course examines the history of Ireland from the passing of the Act of Union in 1800 to the present, with particular emphasis on the development of Irish nationalism, social and economic development, emigration and political and ethno-religous conflict. It will cover the major and events and personalities in Irish history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and up to the present when Ireland once more is faced with significant social, political and economic challenges. The course will be offered in the summer term and taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. It will be assessed though a combination of essays and assignments.


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