Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7031
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (Irish Society)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module introduces students to a sociology of Ireland
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain the interaction between the individual, culture and society
MLO2 Recognise and describe the main social institutions
MLO3 Show awareness, knowledge and skills through cross cultural interactions
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
Introducing a sociology of Ireland
Key terms and concepts
Culture and Society
Culture, the individual and the process of socialisation
Social Institutions
Family, education, religion, economy, power and politics
Internationalisation
Interacting with students from other cultures (Erasmus, International, Visiting students & Lecturers)
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Group Interview based on current social issues in Irish society
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Series of worksheets completed in/after class based on course material
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 No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial 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 2.00 2
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
  • McDonald, Bernadette. (2014), An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717145508].
  • Browne, Ken. (2011), Introduction to Sociology, 4th. Polity Press, [ISBN: 9780745632572].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • DVD, (1999), Angela's Ashes.
  • DVD, (1996), The Van.