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Course Description
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Course Name
History 4 - Ireland and the Vikings
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Celtic 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
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course covers a period in which the central theme is the impact of the Vikings as raiders, invaders and settlers. The Scandinavian background, the motivation of the Vikings in coming west, their interaction, hostile and otherwise, with the Irish and the nature of the sources for all of this are explored. Other strands in Ireland''s secular and ecclesiastical history are also treated, most notably the rise of Munster to unprecedented eminence and the consolidation of Armagh''s primacy.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate critical awareness of the key points of Irish history from the 9th to the 12th century with the focus upon the impact of the Vikings.
- Demonstrate analytical, critical and essay-writing skills.Teaching & Learning Methods:
- Lectures: 24 hoursAssessment:
- Continuous Assessment: 100%
- Continuous Assessment detail(s): Awarded on the basis of two essays from four set topics.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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