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INTRODUCING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF EARLY IRELAND

Module code: ID201
Credits: 7.5
Semester: S
Department: CELTIC STUDIES
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	Overview
	TThis foundation course offers an interdisciplinary assessment of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. This approach investigates the archaeology, history, architecture and the arts, the literature of places and the creation and manipulation of history in relation to some of the great prehistoric and early medieval locations in Ireland. This will include a consideration of the expansive remains of the Clonmacnoise early medieval monastic centre, and reference to the Neolithic complex of the Boyne Valley.

Overview

TThis foundation course offers an interdisciplinary assessment of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. This approach investigates the archaeology, history, architecture and the arts, the literature of places and the creation and manipulation of history in relation to some of the great prehistoric and early medieval locations in Ireland. This will include a consideration of the expansive remains of the Clonmacnoise early medieval monastic centre, and reference to the Neolithic complex of the Boyne Valley.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Define the term ‘cultural heritage’ Identify and access archaeological, historical and literary sources for the study of a number of important prehistoric and early medieval Irish sites Discuss the landscape, architecture and settlements encountered and the socio-economic and ecclesiastical systems that these represent Appraise critically on-site evidence and relevant secondary as well as at least some primary literature. Consider the presentation and dissemination of cultural heritage in a cultural heritage institution, e.g. a museum or interpretative centre

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