Overview
Critical examination of the social, political, religious, cultural, and economic history of Ireland from 1798 until the present day.
This paper examines the major themes and events of Ireland's history since 1798 including famine; wars, revolutions and protests; mass emigration and the diaspora; religion and sectarianism; republicanism, nationalism and unionism; and the richness of Irish culture. Students will also become familiar with how scholars have debated and re-interpreted these events over the years.
About this paper
| Paper title | Modern Irish History Since 1798 |
|---|---|
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- angela.mccarthy@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of History, Art History & Visual Culture's website
- Teaching staff
- Professor Angela McCarthy
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.
- Textbooks
- Course materials will be made available electronically.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key themes, events, and debates in Irish history
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in historiographical interpretations of Irish history
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Present analyses and arguments in accordance with scholarly conventions
Overview
Critical examination of the social, political, religious, cultural, and economic history of Ireland from 1798 until the present day.
This paper examines the major themes and events of Ireland's history since 1798 including famine; wars, revolutions and protests; mass emigration and the diaspora; religion and sectarianism; republicanism, nationalism and unionism; and the richness of Irish culture. Students will also become familiar with how scholars have debated and re-interpreted these events over the years.
About this paper
| Paper title | Modern Irish History Since 1798 |
|---|---|
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- angela.mccarthy@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Professor Angela McCarthy
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.
- Textbooks
- Course materials will be made available electronically.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key themes, events and debates in Irish history
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in historiographical interpretations of Irish history
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Present analyses and arguments in accordance with scholarly conventions