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Not sure what to do (history students?)

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  • 05-02-2008 2:41pm
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    Umaro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭


    Last semester I did a History elective and I got a D- in it which has pretty much crippled my (already kind of slim) chances of getting a 1st in my course. I'm in final year Commerce.

    I couldn't believe that I got a D-, I did both of the assignments, and handed them up on time. I did a lot of reading and research as well and I figured I'd earn at least a B.

    So I'm really frustrated that a subject outside my course has completely ****ed up my GPA and chances of a 1st.

    I'm thinking I might appeal or ask for a recheck, but I don't know if I have much of a case.

    So, I'm looking for anyone who knows anything about history essays to have a read of mine and tell me if I even have a case. Please contact me by PM and I'll send you a copy. Its only about 1600 words, so it won't take long and I would really appreciate it so much.


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    Red Alert
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,486 ✭✭✭Red Alert


    I'm a bit clueless here (being old school) but are electives weighted the same as other subjects for GPA?


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    Umaro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭Umaro


    I checked it out myself a while back because I wasn't sure, turns out they are equally weighted with your core subjects.

    I was on 3.67 GPA (2nd year degree weighting) before this and am now on 3.3 GPA. To get a 1st my GPA has to be 3.68 or above, and the only way I could average it out to above that now would be to get all A's in this second semester.

    I know it's probably not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, but I would've at least liked to have a (realistic) shot at getting it since I've worked so hard.

    Edit: Btw, I've replied to the PMs.


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    Raphael
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭Raphael


    I think if you're willing to pay for an extra elective and take it this semester you can replace the elective.


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    delta_bravo
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    Which history module was it?


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    Umaro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭Umaro


    I think if you're willing to pay for an extra elective and take it this semester you can replace the elective.

    Unfortunately I just don't have the time or patience to do that.
    Which history module was it?

    It was Barbarism and Christianity, I think the code is HIS10020.

    Anyways, I've had a boardsie give me a really honest account over how good it is and I've decided that I'm not going to appeal. I'm chalking this one up to experience.

    Thanks to anyone who PM'd me.


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    conor2007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 636 ✭✭✭conor2007


    eh i did that course - got a b- overall


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    Brimmy
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    Barbarism & Christianity was a great course, although chances are you probably fell into the trap of just reciting the information? It's the one thing you shouldn't do. If you want a second opinion just pop me a pm although if you're that concerned like Raphael said just pay to do an additional module for an elective and you should be fine.


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    Riamfada
    Registered Users Posts: 10,246 ✭✭✭✭Riamfada


    I do archaeology and the odd history elective for me is a bit of a challenege. Simply because the system is completely different. Id say take it to your lecturer but to be honest. Repeating the module or a 5 credit module is your best bet.


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