Module Details

Module Code: CULT B7Z05
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (America)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
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 Examine the relevance of geopolitics to their world and course of study.
MLO2 Outline & classify fundamentals of political systems in the Americas.
MLO3 further build intercultural competencies through guest speakers & interactive workshops with Erasmus partners.
MLO4 Illustrate similarities and differences in culture and society between North America and Latin America
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
Geopolitics of the Americas
Introduction to colonization & geopolitics of the Americas
Modern society & culture in North America
Social control, family and society
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 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Summary and reflection on core topics
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 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
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
  • Cashmore, Ellis. (2009), Martin Scorsese's America, Polity, [ISBN: 9780745645230].
  • George, Susan. (2008), Hijacking America, Polity, [ISBN: 9780745644615].
  • Munck, Ronaldo. (2008), Contempory Latin America, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 0230514952].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • Ramirez-Faria, C: The historical dictionary of world political geography: An encyclopaedic guide to the history of nations. Palgrave, 2001.
  • DVD, Bowling for Columbine.
  • DVD, City of God.
  • DVD, American History X.
  • DVD, Cold Mountain.
  • DVD, The Misson.
  • DVD, Lincoln.