Module Title:Irish Folklore and Tradition
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: 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 historic buildings 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: • To develop an awareness in students of their Culture and Heritage • To introduce students to how tourists consume, engage with and interpret Irish Heritage • To make students aware of the political and social influences that helped shape Ireland's heritage.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Recognise and illustrate the concept of the vernacular narrative
LO2 Identify and evaluate the key important role that vernacular tradition contributes to the tourism sector
LO3 Participate in active discussion within the group in a confident, motivated and responsible manner on matters concerning the development and interpretation of Ireland’s vernacular heritage.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Vernacular customs and traditions
Regional anthropology: The idiosyncrasies underlying cultural societies. Folklore, traditional music and storytelling: The underlying messages represented in the symbolism of political, moral, and religious belief.
Presentation
The care and presentation of cultural heritage. Utilizing the tourism potential of our folklore and tradition. Creating attractions around vernacular traditions
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Students are required to research and present to their colleagues a 10 minute presentation on a topic relating to vernacular tradition. 1,2,3 35.00 Week 6
Essay Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a 2000 word research report on a topic relating to contribution that an aspect of vernacular heritage makes to the tourism sector 1,2,3 65.00 Week 11
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Students are required to research and present to their colleagues a 10 minute presentation on a topic relating to vernacular tradition. 1,2,3 35.00 Week 6
Essay Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a 2000 word research report on a topic relating to contribution that an aspect of vernacular heritage makes to the tourism sector 1,2,3 65.00 Week 11
No Project
No Practical
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 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning Time 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 Time 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 3 Mandatory
CW_BWTEM_D Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Management 3 Mandatory