Module Details

Module Code: CULT B7Z04
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (Europe)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Vicky Leahy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Demonstrate the relevance of geopolitics to their world and course of study.
MLO2 Identify the similarities and differences between European countries.
MLO3 Outline & classify fundamentals of geopolitical systems in Europe
MLO4 Continue building intercultural competencies through guest speakers & interactive workshops with Erasmus partners.
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
Fundamentals of understanding modern Europe
Modern European history Evolving geography of Europe. Presentation of the main political, economic and social issues in Europe
Political systems
What is politics? Why study politics? Definitions of different political systems Europe’s place in the world.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
reflective journal
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Group interview
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
  • Peter Furtado. (2012), Histories of Nations.
  • Tim Marshall. (2015), Prisoners of Geography.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Magazine, The Economist.
  • Newspaper, The Irish Times.
  • Ramirez-Faria, C: The historical dictionary of world political geography: An encyclopaedic guide to the history of nations. Palgrave, 2001.
  • Film.
  • Website, www.futurelearn.com.
  • Website, www.politicalcompass.org.
  • DVD, Europa Europa.
  • DVD, Goodbye Lenin.