Module Title:Law and Regulations for Tourism and Event Management
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The learning outcomes will be achieved through the following:- • Lectures – outlining of knowledge and ideas to learner • Independent Learning – learners directed to relevant reading materials (conventional and e-learning) with a view to embedding and enhancing outline knowledge and developing independent research skills • Class Discussion/Debate – learners to engage in class discussions to develop communication and analytical skills • Project Work/Problem Solving – learners to work together to solve various legal scenarios.
Module Aim: This module aims to to give students an understanding of Irish law and regulation as it pertains to the tourism and event management sectors. It will enable students to recognise legal and regulatory issues which arise in both sectors and to ensure compliance.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Understand how the Irish legal system operates and the legal principles, including EU and international dimensions, that are fundamental to working in the tourism and event management sectors;
LO2 Apply the fundamental principles of contract, tort and employment law in the context of the tourism and event management sectors;
LO3 Understand the tourism and event management regulatory landscapes, and comply with regulatory requirements;
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
Irish Legal System
Nature and Sources of Irish Law - Court system - Administration of justice in Ireland
Contract Law
Formation of contract - Contract terms - Misrepresentation - Remedies for breach of contract - E-Commerce and electronic contracts
Tort Law
Negligence - Occupiers Liability - Nuisance - Product Liability - Defences - Remedies - Defamation
Employment Law
Contract of Employment - Employment Rights - Atypical Employees - Remedies and the Workplace Relations Commission Act 2015
Regulation, Data Protection
Principles of Regulation - Failte Ireland Registration - Planning and Development - Licensing/Permits - Environmental Health - Insurance
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay n/a 1,2,3 40.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Terminal Examination 1,2,3 60.00 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 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93
Total Hours 125.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97
Total Hours 62.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BWTEM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Tourism and Event Management 5 Mandatory
CW_BWTEM_D Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Management 5 Mandatory