Module Details

Module Code: CULT B7Z07
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (Asia)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module develops students' awareness of Asian countries and cultures within a global context.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Appraise the varied perspectives which define these regions
MLO2 Analyse traditional and contemporary Asian values
MLO3 Discuss aspects of Asian and European national cultures
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
People and Places
Geography, Population trends, People and ethnicity, Economics and natural resources,
History and Politics
Government and political systems, Modern history – (20th century), Links between politics, business and people
Culture
Identity, Key Concepts and Values; Belief systems; working practices
Current issues
Economic and Social Development; International relations
Internationalisation
Interacting with students from other cultures (International, Visiting students & Lecturers)
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research project (group work)on a significant cultural aspect of the region consisting of a Research Proposal (week 3), a Presentation and an Annotated Bibliography (week 9).
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Series of worksheets completed after class and based on course material (on going)
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class contact / Guest lecturers Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed by the lecturer Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John McKay. Contemporary Asia, Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Bryan Starr, J. (2001), Understanding China, A guide to China’s economy,history and politics, Longitude.
  • Morton, W & Scott, O. Japan : History and Culture, Longitude, [ISBN: 0-07-141-280-8].
  • K. Adeney, R. Wyatt. (2010), Contemporary India, Palgrave Macmillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Fallows, J. (1994), Looking at the sun: The rise of the new East Asian economic and political system., Pantheon Books.
  • Gittings, J. (2005), The changing face of China : From Mao to market, Oxford University Press.
  • Howe, C. (1996), China and Japan : History, trends and prospects, O.U.P.
  • Craig Storti. (2007), Speaking of India, Intercultural press, Boston.
  • Joseph N. Weatherby, Emmit B. Evans Jr, Reginald Gooden,. (2018), The other world. Issues and Politics of the Developing World, 9th. Routledge, New York.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • The Economist.
  • The Irish Times.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Le Monde Diplomatique (English ed.).
  • National Geographic.
Other Resources