Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - HIST H8010

Module Details

Module Code:	HIST H8010
Full Title:	Early Modern Europe: 1450-1700
Valid From::	Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	5

Module Owner::	Annaleigh Margey

Departments:	Unknown

Module Description:

This module provides a broad survey of the cultural, political, religious, economic, social and intellectual forces that shaped Europe in the early modern period. Focusing on key areas such as Renaissance, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, Conquest and Colonisation, Rebellion, Revolution and State Formation, students will be introduced to key concepts in the history of Europe. Taking a chronological and thematic approach, students will be encouraged to engage with this history through focused lectures, directed readings and primary source materials that will cultivate an understanding of the period.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Distinguish the main events in the history of early modern Europe
MLO2	Discuss the complex forces – social, religious, political and economic – that have shaped early modern Europe
MLO3	Analyse original historical documents of the early modern period
MLO4	Propose the place of early modern Ireland in this European framework
MLO5	Compare developments (political, social and cultural) across several European states.

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Module Summary This module provides a broad survey of the cultural, political, religious, economic, social and intellectual forces that shaped Europe in the early modern period. Focusing on key areas such as Renaissance, Reformation, Rebellion, Revolution and State Formation, students will be introduced to key concepts in the history of Europe. Taking a chronological and thematic approach, students will be encouraged to engage with this history through focused lectures, directed readings and primary source materials that will cultivate an understanding of the period.
The Rise of Early Modern Europe • Europe at the beginning of the 15th century: politics, society and economy • Printing • Renaissance • Reformation • Counter-Reformation • Scientific Revolution
War and the early modern state • Dynastic States • The Holy Roman Empire • The French Wars of Religion • The Dutch Revolt • The Thirty Years' War
Society and early modern Europe • Tolerance and persecution • Life in Early Modern Europe • Witchcraft • Gender
State-building and early modern Europe • The Ottoman Empire • Early Modern Russia • The rise of Britain • The Dutch Republic • Abolutism and Louis XVI • Europe in 1700 • European Empires: European expansion in Africa, Asia and the Americas

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Course Work	50.00%
Final Examination	50.00%

Module Special Regulation

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work

Assessment Type	Continuous Assessment	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,2
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Students will be asked to complete one mid-term assignment that will account for 50% of their grade

No Project

No Practical

Final Examination

Assessment Type	Formal Exam	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	3,4,5
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time