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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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To introduce students to contextualised research in the events, tourism, hospitality and related industries. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |