Courses / Module

• Identify and analyse a number of issues encompassing political, social and/or economic comparisons between Ireland and at least one other country in the modern period
• Develop an appreciation for comparative history through analysis of a number of different issues as they affected Ireland and at least one other country during the modern period
• Use guided reading lists to access a range of relevant source material to compose at least one mid-length analysis of an approved topic on the course
• Expand their contextual knowledge of topics relevant to the course through working in a number of source repositories

• 36 contact hours or equivalent (lectures, seminars, field trips, etc.)

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Total Marks 100%. 7,500 word essay or shorter essay combined with class assignments/tests; Essay to be submitted by Monday prior to commencement of end-of-semester examinations.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%
• Penalties: No late material accepted unless medical or other compelling reasons are established in writing. The expectation is for full attendance by students. Explanation in writing is required in every case of absence. The project/essay of a candidate who has missed more than 50% of classes will not be eligible for assessment under any circumstances. At the discretion of the lecturer, an individual module may have additional specifications in this regard, which will be indicated in advance of registration.

• For autumn or external repeat, students must have fulfilled the departmental attendance requirements and must have departmental approval. The essay/project component only may be submitted. There will be no repeat of other continuous assessment components. Marks received during the semester in respect of in-class tests, presentations etc., will be carried over. Essays/projects for autumn repeat must be submitted by 1 August and may be capped at 40%.

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