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Course Description
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Course Name
1st World War & Fascism: Comparative
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
European Studies, History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
7.5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Lectures, films and presentations introduce accounts of the war itself and its impact on society and governments, as also of its economic consequences and its place in popular memory. The rise of Fascism is explained in terms of the consequences of the war.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Understand the political, economic, social and cultural impact of the First World War
- Identify the historical conditions that led to the appearance of Fascism in Europe
- Identify and analyse key primary and secondary sources leading to the production of a mid-length assignment on an approved topic
- Assume responsibility for self and group learning through the delivery of an oral presentationTeaching & Learning MEthods:
- Lectures: 36 hoursAssessment:
- Continuous Assessment: 100%
- 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.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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