Genealogy هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This module will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of genealogy. The course is designed to examine the fundamental sources for Irish genealogical research, then to move beyond them to explore the lesser used sources to both locate and put ancestors into historical context. Students will have the opportunity to raise and examine their own Irish research problems

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Outline the genealogical process.
• Demonstrate the use of genealogical data like: church records, wills, land records, family histories, surnames, gravestone inscriptions.
• Examine and evaluate historical records for evidence about ancestors and other relatives, their kinship ties, and the events that occurred in their lives.
• Demonstrate a need for critical thinking and an emphasis on the examination of history from different perspectives.

Syllabus:

• Introduction to Genealogical Studies
• Major Sources: Civil Records, Census Records, Church Records, Land Records
• Other Sources: Wills, The Genealogical Office Emigration, The Registry of Deeds, Newspapers Directories
• County Source Lists: Census Returns, Local Journals, Local History, Gravestone Inscriptions, Estate record and Placenames.
• Creating a Family Tree.