Interest in local history has never been greater. This course has been designed in the University of Limerick as a practical support for such activity. It is for one-year and is a part-time evening course at certificate level. The programme is designed to provide a supportive and stimulating context for reading and research in local history. It offers a qualification to individuals who are already active in the area, an opportunity to those who are interested in historical research for their own personal development and a possible path to further study.

 

Objectives

On completing the course a participant will have acquired the ability to:

• Examine a range of key issues in the history of localities
• Develop a perspective on how local history might be written
• Identify, locate, assess and interpret primary and secondary sources
• Develop the skills to conduct local history research
• Present the results of research in an appropriate way A sympathetic academic environment will be provided by the course lecturers who will offer guidance and advice in appropriate research and study skills.