Module Title:Interpretations of Irish Landscapes
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lecture and Presentation. Case Study, On Site Visits, External/Visiting Lecturers. Students will be encouraged to actively partake in class discussions and group work. A variety of teaching methodologies including the use of case studies, research assignments, lectures and on site visits to significant landscapes and museums will be employed. The lecturer will act as facilitator to the students’ learning process. Frequent and immediate feedback regarding any assignments should be given to students.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are: • To introduce the student to the concepts of Irish landscape appreciation. • To provide the student with a structured understanding of landscape and its formation over time. The student will explore the possibilities and limitations of landscape appreciation through mapping, surveying and GIS (Geographical Information Systems). The student will be introduced to appreciate form and design in the landscape through a qualitative objective approach.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the key concepts and philosophies that underpin our understanding of landscape change
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic chronological development of the Irish landscape in the past two millennia
LO3 Develop an indepth understanding of how and why elements of our landscape are protected
LO4 Reflect on and evaluate the quality of his/her own learning and positive contributions, both autonomously and as a member of a team, and work ethically and professionally.
LO5 Plan and carry through self-directed continuing professional development and the ability to consult, work with and learn from experts in various fields in the realisation of a project
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Landscape development
Understanding the formation and Components of the Irish Landscape including bogs, raised bogs, blanket bogs. Analysis and investigate Forests and Woodlands, Fields, Buildings, Town and Villages, Demesnes, Communications, Mining, power generation and Water supply.
Man’s influence on the Irish Landscape
The challenge of change and contemporary challenges to the landscape in Housing, field boundary and landscape change and the destruction of antiquities, an aerial view.
Landscape management
Management of the landscape and distribution of protected sites and areas. Regional case studies of ‘the Hook’, Co. Wexford, The ‘Lecale’ Peninsula, Co. Down, The Burren, Co. Clare, The Bend of the Boyne, Co. Meath, The Ring of Gullion, County Armagh and Connemara, Co. Galway.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a three thousand word essay on a topic relating to the development of the Irish Landscape. 1,2,3,4,5 20.00 n/a
Presentation Students are required to present the findings of their research for their essay in a ten minute presentation to the rest of their class. 3,4 5.00 n/a
Essay Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a three thousand word essay on a topic relating to the development of the Irish Landscape. 1,2,3,4,5 25.00 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 2,3 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 4 Mandatory