Courses / Module

• The module will trace the development of urban Ireland from the proto-towns of the early historic period through to the foundation of plantation towns in the seventeenth century, and will place the Irish experience in a wider European context.

• 36 contact hours or equivalent (lectures, seminars, field trips, etc.)

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Total Marks 100%. 7,500 word essay or shorter essay combined with class assignments/tests; Essay to be submitted by Monday prior to commencement of end-of-semester examinations.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%
• Penalties: No late material accepted unless medical or other compelling reasons are established in writing. The expectation is for full attendance by students. Explanation in writing is required in every case of absence. The project/essay of a candidate who has missed more than 50% of classes will not be eligible for assessment under any circumstances. At the discretion of the lecturer, an individual module may have additional specifications in this regard, which will be indicated in advance of registration.

• The essay component of the module may be submitted up to 1 August, and may be capped at 40%. There will be no repeat of other continous assessment components. Marks received during the semester in respect of in-class tests, presentations etc., will be carried over.

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