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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Critical Approaches To Cultural Studies | |||
| Reference | CB3361 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to contextualised research in the events, tourism, hospitality and related industries. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Investigate and critically appraise research in the events, tourism, hospitality and related industries. |
| 2 | Discuss current research forms, topics and methods focusing on an area of specialism. |
| 3 | Evaluate current research and consider its application to industry or professional settings and contexts. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Critical studies; introduction to research methods in context; research case studies in events, tourism and hospitality; applied research, cultural studies, introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches; critical appraisal of literature and published research. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures, guest speaker case studies, student centred learning exercises and directed reading, supplemented with tutorial sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Research conference poster presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60%-69% |
| C | 50%-59% |
| D | 40%-49% |
| E | 35%-39% |
| F | 0%-34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRYMAN, A., and BELL, E., 2015. Business research methods. USA: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | BURTON, C., 2015. Research methods for arts and event management. London: Pearson. |
| 3 | FAULKNER, H.W., 2003. Progressing tourism research. Clevedon: Channel View. |
| 4 | LONGHURST, B., ed., 2014. Introducing cultural studies. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis. |