Module Descriptors
IRELAND SINCE THE ACT OF UNION: 1800-PRESENT
HIPO60029
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Anthony Craig
Email: T.Craig@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 260
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Research paper weighted at 15%
- Essay weighted at 35%
- Research paper weighted at 15%
- Essay weighted at 35%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bartlett T. (2011): Ireland: A History
English R. (2007): Irish Freedom: The History of Irish Nationalism
Foster R.F. (1988): Modern Ireland
Hennessey T. (1997): A History of Northern Ireland 1920-1996
Jackson A. (2003): Home Rule: An Irish History 1800-2000
English R. (2007): Irish Freedom: The History of Irish Nationalism
Foster R.F. (1988): Modern Ireland
Hennessey T. (1997): A History of Northern Ireland 1920-1996
Jackson A. (2003): Home Rule: An Irish History 1800-2000
Module Resources
Recommended Library books and journals in the University library, and use of online resources.
Data projection suitable slides and short video presentations (with audio) in both lecture and seminar rooms.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Data projection suitable slides and short video presentations (with audio) in both lecture and seminar rooms.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Indicative Content
The module uses the Act of Union as the pivot for the analysis of Anglo-Irish relations and broader Irish History since 1800. The main periods covered are Britain's relationship with Pre-famine Ireland, the impact of the Gaelic revival on Irish identity and politics, the rise of Unionist beliefs and heritage, the Anglo Irish relationship after independence as well as the Northern Ireland Troubles and its outcomes. Through analysing the changing nature and meaning of 'Union' this module asks students to think critically about Britain as well as Ireland, discussing aspects of devolution and constitution that have significant relevance in Britain today. The overall aim of the module however remains, and that is to build an understanding of Britain's political impact on the history of an 'other', using the various revisions of the Act of Union to book-end the course's main chronological sections.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Semester 1
1,000 word Research Paper 15% [Learning Outcomes 2, 3 & 5]
2,500 word Essay 35% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Semester 2
1,000 word Research Paper 15%[Learning Outcomes 2, 3 & 5]
2,500 word Essay 35% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
1,000 word Research Paper 15% [Learning Outcomes 2, 3 & 5]
2,500 word Essay 35% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Semester 2
1,000 word Research Paper 15%[Learning Outcomes 2, 3 & 5]
2,500 word Essay 35% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
Module Learning Strategies
The module incorporates three styles of learning strategies. The lectures offer introductions to the topics, themes, events and historical debate surrounding the topic. The seminars provide the opportunity for discussion and debate of specified areas covered using pre-supplied readings. Independent learning incorporates working through the prescribed readings, pre-lecture preparation and preparation for the assessed research essay.