Module Code - Title:
HI5231
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PEOPLE, TIME AND SPACE: LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR 1
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module, is to provide a supportive environment wherein the student is provided with the opportunity to present the ongoing results of his or her dissertation research and to avail of constructive comment and criticism.
Syllabus:
The local history research seminar will convene under the direction of the Course Director. It will be attended by each enrolled student and by dissertation supervisors. Each student of the programme will be required to present the current results of research on their dissertation topic, with reference to existing scholarship in the area, the formulation of an appropriate research question, the nature of the available sources and the emerging argument. The presentation will be followed by questions and discussion.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to
* analyse the strengths and weaknesses of their thesis and that of others.
* integrate this analysis into their writing and (where neccesary)
* reformulate their research question, and/or
* rearrange their presentation, and/or
* reinterpret their findings.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to
* defend their central conclusions.
* integrate staff and fellow student criticisms into this defence
* justify their methology
* participate and cooperate with fellow students in co
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Not Applicable
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The history research seminar will provide the forum within which each student will present the current results of research on their dissertation topic in a constructive and supportive environment. The presentation will be followed by questions, discussion and evaluation.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Not Relevant
Prime Texts:
Department of History (2007)
Postgraduate Booklet.
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Other Relevant Texts:
Anon (2003)
'Rules for contributors' in Irish Historical Studies, xxxiii, no. 131 pp 351-68
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Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
david.fleming@ul.ie