TOUR06038 2016 Culture and Heritage
This module aims to examine and discuss the practice of cultural tourism from an Irish, a European and a global perspective.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Examine the domestic and international culture and heritage tourism market
Discuss the issues surrounding culture and heritage in Ireland and abroad
Teaching and Learning Strategies
lectures, guided internet research, visits to museums, galleries, etc
discussion in class
Module Assessment Strategies
A media-watch scrapbook
Worksheets to be completed weekly
A project
A presentation
report on a cultural day trip
Repeat Assessments
repeat assignments, e.g. presentation, projects, written assessments as required
Indicative Syllabus
The Irish perspective
Summary of Irish history, heritage and culture
Irish culture as a tourism resource
The Irish heritage product and its importance to the tourism industry
The European perspective
Cultural integration and identity in Europe
European cultural initiatives and joint projects
The global perspective
The globalisation of heritage
World Heritage Sites
Sustainable tourism in historic towns
The arts and festivals
The relationship between the arts and cultural tourism
The role of ethnic festivals and local communities in the process of regeneration
The development of carnivals as cultural tourism events
Urban regeneration
The role of tourism, culture and heritage in urban regeneration
The future of cultural tourism
Key trends
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Individual Project World Heritage Site project | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 15 | 1,2 |
2 | Presentation Individual work on local heritage | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 6 | 1 |
3 | Continuous Assessment research worksheets and assignments | Continuous Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2 |
4 | Assignment media watch project | Continuous Assessment | Project | 30 % | End of Term | 1,2 |
5 | Written report on cultural day trip | Project | Assignment | 20 % | Week 10 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Directed Learning | Computer Laboratory | supervised, guided research for worksheets | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Module Resources
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