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History |
| Some of the aims of the History Syllabus are: |
| To provide learners with a broad and balanced education. |
| To develop critical thinking skills and the capacity to examine issues and evidence objectively. |
| To broaden students' development through enhancing their appreciation of the human condition and human experience in the past. |
| Head of Department: | Mr Tom O'Connell |
| Teachers: | Tom O'Connell, Eleanor Sherman, Lynda Irwin, Ger Coughlan, Patricia Harrington, Una Long McDonagh, Aisling McArdle, Linda O'Flynn |
| Course Outline | |
| Junior Cycle | Senior Cycle |
| History is compulsory at Junior Cycle. |
History is offered as an option in senior cycle. |
| Students study a broad course covering a range of topics including: Age of Revolution, Political Developments in Ireland, Ancient Civilisations, Reformation adn European Unity. |
Senior Cycle History is divided into two fields of study.
Early Modern (1492 - 1815) Later Modern (1815 - 1993) Students also undertake a research study on a topic of their choice. |
| Assessment | A report on a chosen research study in Senior Cycle comprises 20% of the Leaving Certificate Exam.
Terminal Exam accounting for 80%. |
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