Welcome to History Department - NUI Galway: Information and Modules
Dive into the vibrant world of history at NUI Galway with a range of subject areas taught, module types, staff contacts, and assessment details for visiting students. Explore modules in medieval, Irish, European, American history, and more, designed to enrich your academic journey.
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WELCOME TO HISTORY IN NUI GALWAY Arts/Science Building, Tower 1, Floors 1 & 2 Admin: Floor 2, Rm 405 history@nuigalway.ie 091-492537 @historyatgalway NUIGalwayHistory
STAFF CONTACTS Dr. Kimberly LoPrete: Academic Liaison, Erasmus & Visiting North American Students Rm 407, Ext. 3547 kim.loprete@nuigalway.ie Helena Condon: Administrator Part-Time: full day Tuesday, full day Thursday, & Friday afternoons Rm 405, Ext 2537 helena.condon@nuigalway.ie
Where We Are History We are here now
We want you to enjoy your History modules Please visit us in the Department if you have any queries or problems. AC TOWER 1, FLOORS 1 & 2
We want you to enjoy your History modules Please visit us in the Department if you have any queries or problems. AC TOWER 1, FLOORS 1 & 2 @historyatgalway NUIGalwayHistory
SUBJECT AREAS TAUGHT Medieval, Early Modern and Modern Irish, European & American with a Global Reach Women s Studies, History of Ideas, Political History, Cultural History, Local History
MODULE TYPES LECTURE MODULES: 5 ECTS SEMINARS & COLLOQUIA: 10 ECTS
LECTURE MODULES 5 ECTS Large group lecture format Two one-hour lectures per week plus 5-6 tutorials [= discussion groups] over the semester This year caps have been placed on visiting student registration in several of modules
ASSESSMENT OF LECTURE MODULES [5 ECTS] For Visiting Students, all History modules are continuous assessment Normally a mid-term essay or coursework (1/3) and a final essay (2/3) Some lecturers use other assessment methods Lecturers will inform students of their marking scheme at the start of the semester
SEMINARS & COLLOQUIA 10 ECTS Small group teaching w/ limited numbers Only advised for students doing History or Humanities in their home Uni. Numbers limited to 2 or 3 places per Colloquium or Seminar Note special registration procedures [below]
ASSESSMENT OF COLLOQUIA & SEMINARS Carry double weighting (10 ECTS) Mandatory attendance requirement Oral participation in discussions Presentation to class + other coursework Extended primary-source-based research essay: Colloquium: 3,000-4,000 words; Seminar: 4,000-6,000 words
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Are in 2nd & Final Year Handbooks: follow links for BA (Joint Honours) on History website: www.nuigalway.ie/history/ Lecturers provide a syllabus at the start of teaching Keep a copy of the syllabus if you need it for approval in your home institution
TIMETABLES & VENUES Follow links to Visiting Students Information Sheet on History Website www.nuigalway.ie/history/ LECTURE MODULES: Two 1-hr lectures per wk + 5-6 tutorials (discussion groups) over the semester (each lecturer organises tutorial times, rooms & sign up ) COLLOQUIA: One 1-hr lecture per week (usually Tues. 5-6 [or Wed. 5-6]) + One 1-hr tutorial/discussion hour (Wed. or Thurs.) SEMINARS: One 2-hr session per week (usually Tues. 9-11; occasionally Thurs. 4-6)
MODULE REGISTRATION No approval needed for Lecture Modules Lecture module registration is on-line Approval from module convenor needed to register for a Colloquium or Seminar: e-mail them in advance for approval; include student no. & degree program Colloquia & Seminar registration: done by History Administrator after convenor s OK There is no audit registration in NUIG.
HISTORY WEBSITE www.nuigalway.ie/history Timetables: Follow links to Visiting Students Information Sheet Module Descriptions: in 2nd & Final Year Handbooks: follow links for BA (Joint Honours)
