HIS10430 Migration in Early Mod Ireland

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module examines the phenomenon of migration in Early Modern Ireland, investigating its extent, significance and the motivations which stimulated both migration into the island and emigration. The module will cover the following main areas: Week 1: From mobility to migration: defining terms; Week 2: Mobility in Gaelic Ireland: Week 3: The development of the medieval English colony of Ireland: Week 4: Plantation in Late Tudor Ireland: Week 5: Plantation in Early Stuart Ireland 1: Week 6 Plantation in Early Stuart Ireland 2: Week 7: Confessional Migrants: Week 8: 1641 and its aftermath: Week 9: Cromwellian Ireland: Week 10: Merchants and Wild Geese: Week 11: Assessing the significance of Migration in Early Modern Ireland: Week 12: Review.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should have gained an awareness of the extent and significance of migration in Early Modern Ireland. They should have gained experience
a) in the critical reading of both primary and secondary sources at a level suitable to Level I students.
b) in the production of written assignments of varying length
c) oral discussion of historical texts
d) presentation of their own ideas and conclusions concerning the material they have read in the context of class discussions.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0

Seminar (or Webinar)

24

Specified Learning Activities

60

Autonomous Student Learning

140

Total

224

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
‘This is a small-group, seminar-based module. It is taught through a two-hour weekly
seminar. The first part of the seminar consists of of a brief overview of of the
week’s topic. The second part of the weekly seminar is focused upon individual active / task-based learning by means of source criticism, historiographical discussion, classdebates, and student presentations. Advanced research, writing and citation
skills are developed through the production of two written assignments Autonomous learning is advanced through student-led debate and discussion of set primary and secondary sources . 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Attendance and active participation in the module is required of all students and they will be graded on their participation in the seminars. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Essay: 1500 word essay on a topic assigned by the module coodinator Week 6 n/a Graded No

30

Essay: 3000 word essay on a topic decided in conjunction with the module coordinator. Week 11 n/a Graded No

50


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written and oral feedback will be given to students on their first written assignment. The written feedback will be on the hard copy of their essay. Students will also be given oral feedback in an essay collection meeting on their participation performance in the module to that date. Written and oral feedback will be available to students on their final essay in one to one meetings by appointment at the end of the semester. Students will also be given oral feedback on their participation performance for the entire module. Throughout the semester activities in class will provide the opportunity for peer-review by students.