Module Details

Module Code: CULT B7Z06
Full Title: Intercultural Studies (Middle East and Africa)
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 African and West 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 Examine the varied perspectives which define these regions
MLO2 Analyse traditional and contemporary Arabic/African values
MLO3 Compare and contrast aspects of African/West Asian and European culture countries
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, People and ethnicity, Economics and natural resources, International Relations
History and Politics
Spread of Islam , Colonial experience and its legacy, Post-colonialism, Political systems
Culture
Identity, Values and Customs; Belief systems
Current issues
Nationalism, Extremism, Conflicts, International relations, Development and Health issues
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 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Group presentation analysing a significant national culture of the regions
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Evaluation of a significant culture of the regions and comparison with Irish culture
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 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 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description 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
  • Gordon, A. (2012), Understanding contemporary Africa, 5th. Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder, CO, United States.
  • Phyllis Gestrin, Yale Richmond. (2010), Into Africa, a Guide to Sub-Saharan Culture and Diversity, 2nd. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
  • Margaret K. Nydell. (2012), Understanding Arabs, a Contemporary Guide to Arab Society, 5th. Intercultural Press.
  • Jilian Schwedler and Deborah Gerner. (2013), Understanding the Contemporary Middle East,, 4th. Lynne Rienner Pub.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • B. Freund. (1998), The making of Contemporary Africa, the development of African society since 1800, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • 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.
  • Le Monde Diplomatique (English ed.).
  • National Geographic.
Other Resources