TOUR06038 2016 Culture and Heritage
Full Title
Culture and Heritage
Transcript Title
Culture and Heritage
Code
TOUR06038
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
TOUR - Tourism
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Deborah Keegan
Programme Membership
SG_BTOUR_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism
SG_BINTE_F06 202000 Level 6 Certificate in International Foundation Studies
SG_BTOUR_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOUR_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management
Description
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;
1.
Examine the domestic and international culture and heritage tourism market
2.
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 & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | Computer Laboratory | supervised, guided research for worksheets | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None