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HIST 524 - Modern Ireland 1798-Present


Description:
The history of Ireland from the revolt of 1798 through the present. Focus will be on the varieties of Irish nationalism, the process of state-building, and the ongoing troubles in the north. HIST 424 and HIST 524 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze significant issues, trends and developments in Irish history, particularly those that revolve around the role of religion, the shifting definitions of Irish identity, and the varieties of Irish nationalism.
  • Demonstrate knowledge that history is not simply the recitation of names and dates, but is a fluid subject where interpretations are constantly changing as a result of different methods or patterns of analysis.
  • Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources in order to put forward well-supported arguments.
  • Make a clearly-written and clearly-presented argument, including a thesis and sufficient and well-used supporting evidence.
  • Compare the ways in which artists and fiction writers use history and historical events with the ways in which historians use history and historical events.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/2006

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