Module Title:Applied Cultural Heritage 3
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Support for student learning is provided in the range of informal and formal formative work undertaken by the students, which is reinforced with a high level of support and regular feedback from tutors. The learning and teaching strategies adopted within this module include lectures, group work, practical and fieldwork activities. The latter activities reflect the practical and vocational strengths of the module in the forming of collaborative links with organisations, groups and practitioners. Students will be given a detailed introduction to each project, after which students are encouraged to undertake more independently formulated, managed and researched tasks. The content of each student’s work will be assessed on a regular basis in order to maintain the quality of subject matter required to meet the learning outcomes.
Module Aim: This module aims to provide a broad and contemporary curriculum in a supportive learning environment which acknowledges and responds to the diversity of student backgrounds and experiences. It also aims to encourage the students to develop a range of specific and transferrable skills appropriate to graduate employment and/or postgraduate study. Through group work and community based projects it is intended that students develop their ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others The module is structured as to facilitate the development of the individual by developing their confidence in their own work and ideas. To work in a studio type environment, developing and sharing ideas with others whilst also developing the ability to respond constructively to feedback. An underlying theme of this module is to encourage students to engage effectively in debates about heritage and to tackle sustainability issues associated with the heritage sector and cultural tourism. It is intended that the collaborative practical projects undertaken as part of this module will be used to form strong links with regional community groups and organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply their technical and creative skills to a broad range of dilemmas regarding the representation of heritage.
LO2 Understand key concepts in the various disciplines that contribute to the field of heritage studies, and demonstrate effective interdisciplinary thinking.
LO3 Identify and analyse how heritage is made and consumed by both individuals and communities.
LO4 Design and implement a series of research projects and to create their own experimental work in the field of heritage.
LO5 Demonstrate independent judgement and to take responsibility for their decisions regarding the representation and recording of heritage.
LO6 Apply to their projects the theoretical knowledge obtained in other modules.
LO7 Demonstrate how to gather, analyse, edit and use historical evidence (including oral history recordings) for digital publication.
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.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Methodologies of Analysis
• Develop an awareness and analysis of cultural heritage analysis • Study of types of contemporary analysis and recording
Methodologies of Communication and Presentation
• Precedent studies of methods of effective communication and presentation of heritage in context • Research types of communication for presentation to the peer group
Applied Project 1
• Minor practical project threading together the methods of analysis and communication studied.
Applied Project 2
• Minor practical project threading together the methods of analysis and communication studied.
Self and Peer Reflection
• Reflect critically upon the work completed by the class group in the year.
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Identify and engage with a community agreed with class tutor. Prepare methodology questionnaires / interviews for research within the chosen community. Analyse the findings of the research and present in a professional manner. 1,2,3 20.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Use the active research compiled in project 1 and make proposals to ‘intervene in the system’ by strengthening and maintaining the culture, heritage and identity of the place and community. 1,2,3,4 30.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation 50% of the overall grade is given over to a major project where the students will be required to define and develop a place specific research topic within a community. As part of this project the students are required to demonstrate independent thought and an ability to identify and construct a coherent research question, locate appropriate historical sources and interpret their research with the integration of computer technologies for a public audience. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 50.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

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 4.00
Tutorial Every Week 2.00
Total Hours 8.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 3 Mandatory
CW_HWCHS_D Bachelor of Arts in Culture & Heritage Studies 3 Mandatory