Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Demonstrate familiarity with a substantial body of historical knowledge in the field of eighteenth century Irish history.
b) Engage in source criticism, discussion and understanding of eighteenth century Irish politics and society.
c) Demonstrate familiarity with a wide range of historical techniques relevant to work on the development of Protestant political culture in Ireland.
d) Gather and sift appropriate items of historical evidence.
e) Read, analyse and reflect critically on secondary and primary texts.
f) Explore the relationships between history and other disciplines, particularly literary studies and art history.
g) Develop the ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of particular historical arguments and where necessary challenge them.
h) Develop oral and written skills which will have been improved through seminar discussions and essays.
i) Work both independently and collaboratively, and to participate in group discussions.

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