Module Title:Introduction to Cultural Heritage Studies
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Strategies used for delivery include a broad range of learning methodologies. Classes will be based around lectures, lab sessions and group discussions. This class will be taught primarily by means of lectures, tutorials, class discussion and group activities.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to: • Provide the students with an insight into the research strategies and methodologies adopted in the creation of an historical analysis • Introduce students to the variety of primary and secondary source material available both locally and nationally • Introduce students to map reading and to highlight their importance in the establishing of a site specific timeline • To introduce students to academic writing, teaching the formatting required
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Distinguish between primary and secondary historical sources
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge of the various sources available to those in the area of heritage research
LO3 Undertake primary research in support of case study work, showing a high level of independence and originality.
LO4 Produce reports and essays using the Irish historical societies referencing system
LO5 Critically analyse the difference between tangible and intangible heritage.
LO6 Have a practical knowledge of some of the ways in which academic skills can be applied in a vocational context
LO7 Recognise the functions and responsibilities of archives, libraries, museums and other related enterprises
LO8 Understand the concept of revisionism in an Irish historical context
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Understanding Heritage
Understanding the value of heritage both culturally and economically. Ideas, issues and approaches to heritage studies.
Sourcing research material
Introduction to some of the principal sources for local and family history The abundance of material available both locally and nationally, including guided visits to major repositories The use of online resources including those hosted on IT Carlow’s Library website Using local archives
Composing an historical analysis
Writing an historical analysis – processing the research material and establishing a narrative
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Introductory Research project: Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a two thousand word research report on a topic relating to a given subject. The given topic will relate to an historic object, an individual or an historic site. 1,2,3,4,7 25.00 n/a
Project Research project: Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a two thousand word research report on a topic relating to a given subject. The given topic will relate to an historic object, an individual or an historic site. 4,5,6,7,8 20.00 n/a
Presentation Class presentation: Students are required to present their findings in a ten minute presentation to the rest of their class. 2,5,6,7 5.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final Exam 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 3.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory
CW_HWCHS_D Bachelor of Arts in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory