Armed Struggle: The Northern Ireland Troubles and their Origins (U02684)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-NIRETR

The civil unrest in Northern Ireland, which was at its peak between 1969 and 1994, has an ongoing significance in the contemporary history of the United Kingdom and of Ireland. Yet this bloody and expensive conflict is rarely fully explored within the undergraduate curriculum in British universities, and still less by historians. This course aims to investigate the 'Troubles' in long-term historical perspective, investigating their origins and development, and their impact upon wider British and Irish politics. Some consideration will be given to theoretical and comparative perspectives, with analysis of the ways in which scholars have sought to define and classify the conflict.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course or equivalent and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Through reading often conflicting and sometimes polemical materials, students will develop their ability to assess evidence. They will hopefully be able to hoan their skills as discussants, formulating defensible arguments from these assessments. The course seeks to make students aware of the possibilities presented by newly available documentary evidence, and thus to encourage an interest in further research within British and Irish history.

Assessment Information

Components of Assessment: The course will demand one 3000 word essay (week 10) and one two-hour examination (April/May 2006). The essay will make up one third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment. Students can expect written feedback and individual consultation on their work.