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Modern & Contemporary Ireland Since 1790 (HIST20035)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
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This subject will focus on the political, social and cultural history of Ireland since 1790, charting the country's fraught relationship with Britain, including the creation of the United Kingdom in 1801, the long battle waged during the 19th century for Irish independence or self-government, the partition of the country in the early 1920s and the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. Students will encounter a range of issues, including the tragedy of the Great Famine and the question of who was responsible, the importance of the Revolutionary decade of 1913-23, the significance of trauma, memory and commemoration in Irish history, and the reasons for rise and fall of the ‘Celtic Tiger’. Students who complete the subject will gain a general knowledge and understanding of the major developments in Irish history and culture since 1790.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- understand the main social, economic and political developments in Ireland since the late 18th century;
- demonstrate awareness of the principal elements in debates over Irish nationalism and unionism; and
- appreciate the relationship between Ireland and Britain, including the divisions within Ireland between nationalists and unionists.
Last updated: 19 March 2024