Study Center in Dublin, Ireland Course name: The Shaping of Modern Ireland Course number: HIST 3001 IRSU Programs offering course: Irish Studies Language of instruction: English U.S. Semester Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 45 Term: Summer 2017 Course Description This course is an introduction to Irish history which examines pivotal themes in Irish history from the 1700s to the 1900s. The material frames the issues and focuses on the events and movement which shaped Ireland in the twentieth century and beyond. Key issues are analyzed and examined in an historical, political, social and cultural framework. Learning Objectives Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the primary historical factors that have shaped Irishness in the context of socio-political identity; Identify features of the historical and political movements which shape the contemporary landscape of Ireland; Summarise the historical processes, the ideologies and the political movements that have created the social, economic and cultural conflicts in Northern Ireland; Discuss the influences that have shaped and are forming the new state of Ireland with a cultural, economic, religious and political framework. Course Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this class. Methods of Instruction The course will be taught through a variety of methods including: (Guest) lectures PowerPoint presentations Seminars Sites visits and walking tours related to course content In-class and independent multimedia screenings of films, documentaries and contemporary media sources. Assessment and Final Grade 1. Minor Research Project on Irish History: 30% 2. Essay assignment on Irish history or culture: 50% 3. Attendance and class participation: 20% (10% for each) 1
Course Requirements History research project: Assessment I Assess the impact of an historical event, figure or movement in contemporary Ireland. Your answer should refer to research and provide examples. This is a short piece to allows students to consider an area of Irish history that has been covered in class. Students are asked to consider the impact of historical aspects of a country on contemporary society. Caution is also noted in assessing direct or linear links from past to present. An indicative list of topics is provided to students. Word Count: 500 words (excluding title page and references) Essay on Irish Culture and Society The students are provided with several essay topics which cover the breadth of the class. These topics are provided to the student early in the course so that they can begin some of the preparatory work. Questions and instructions are based on the topics covered in the lecture series. The use of readings and references in the essay are expected, as are independent research and critical analysis. Word Count: 1500 words (excluding title page and references) Attendance and Class Participation Attendance is taken through a class list at the beginning of every class. Any absence must be clearly explained. An unexplained absence will result in a reduction of marks for attendance. Two unexplained absences will result in a zero mark for attendance and a meeting with the Resident Director. Student are expected to be interactive in class, contribute to discussion and be involved in seminar participation. Students will be asked to present findings on Assessment I on a historical figure or event. Participation will be noted by the instructors both in terms of frequency but particularly relevance. Course work must be completed and submitted on time. Any unexplained delay will result in a 10% reduction in grade per day. If the assessment is more than 3 days late then students will be required to meet with the Resident Director. No coursework will be accepted after the last day of class. 2
Weekly Schedule Week 1 Orientation Week Arrival and Brief Orientation Orientation City Walking Tour Early Irish History Invasion and Settlement Early Irish History Plantation and Foreign Rule Native Conflict and Consequence: Penal Law and Rebellion Walking Tour Dublin (Viking and Norman: St Audeon s Church visit) Week 2 Britain, Ireland and The Famine Part 1: Gaelic League and Cultural Revival Part 2: Early 1900s Irish Society in Context Georgian Walking Tour West of Ireland Field-Trip West of Ireland Field-Trip Week 3 Conflict and Control: The Years to 1916 Georgian Dublin Walking Tour Part: Easter Rising and Civil War Class - Part: War of Independence/ Collins and De Valera Government in Ireland: North and South 3
Week 4 De-brief Intercultural Comparative Experience Key Political Figures in an emerging Modern Republic Gender, Equality, Civil Society/Place of Church and State Modern Ireland: Culture, Economy, European Context 1916 Walking Tour and National Museum: Culture and Arts Assessment Due Program Ends 4
Readings Coogan, Tim (1992) The Man Who Made Ireland: The Life and Death of Eamonn De Valera: Robert Rinehart Publishers: London Dwyer, T. Ryle. (1982) DeValera s Darkest Hour 1919-1932: Mercier Press: Dublin English, Richard. (2006) Irish Freedom: The History of Nationalism in Ireland: Macmillan: London Hart, Peter. (2006) Mick: The Real Michael Collins: Macmillan: London Kee, Robert (2003) Ireland: A History. Abacus: London. Keogh, Dermot (2005) Twentieth Century Ireland. Gill & MacMillian: Dublin/ Kinealy, Christine (1997) A Death-Dealing Famine: The Great Hunger in Ireland. Pluto Press: London Lee, J.J. (1989) Ireland 1912-1985: Politics and Society. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. Lundy, Derek. (2006) Men That God Made Mad: A Journey Through Truth, Myth and Terror in Northern Ireland: Jonathan Cape: London Mulholland, Marc. (2002) The Longest War: Northern Ireland s Troubled History: Oxford University Press: Oxford. Murphy, James H. (2003) Ireland: A Social, Cultural and Literary History, 1791 1891. Four Courts Press: Dublin. O Malley, Ernie (1948) On Another Mans Wound: Memories of a Guerrilla War: Cork University Press: Cork Ross, David (2005) Ireland: History of a Nation. Geddes & Grosset: London. Woodham-Smith, Cecil (1962) The Great Hunger: Ireland 1845 1849. Penguin: London. Journal Articles / Key Readings Students will be given two journal articles / key readings from Lecture 2 onwards to read and prepare for each lecture. This reading will form part of class discussion and debate. It is a course requirement that students prepare readings for class discussion to participate in class debate effectively. 5