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Core Module Information
Module title: Scottish Culture and Society
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IBC08101
Module leader: Pauline Gordon
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides an introduction to the development of culture and society in Scotland, covering a range of topics such as history, politics and language. In addition, the lecture schedule varies slightly each trimester to reflect the broad spectrum of issues to this module. As part of this module, you will also take part in a half day trip and a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Consider the main characteristics of contemporary Scottish culture and society.

LO2: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of one significant aspect of Scottish culture, society or history.

LO3: Develop research skills and achieve deeper insights into a feature of Scottish culture and society.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pauline Gordon
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Two hour, weekly lecture
Online Guided independent study 178 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 10 1~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 500 The first coursework assessment is an Audio-Visual Project, consisting of a PPT presentation of 10-12 slides each with an embedded audio recording of 1-2 minutes. Writing task is to be embedded in the Powerpoint slides. You can either develop a topic covered in one of the lectures, illustrate a theme or topic common to more than one lecture, choose one of the essay topics provided, excluding the one on which they write an essay, or choose another subject related to Scottish Culture (to be approved beforehand by the Module Leader).
Oral Presentation 40 1~3 Week 8 HOURS= 20 minutes The first coursework assessment is an Audio-Visual Project, consisting of a PPT presentation of 10-12 slides each with an embedded audio recording of 1-2 minutes. You can either develop a topic covered in one of the lectures, illustrate a theme or topic common to more than one lecture, choose one of the essay topics provided, excluding the one on which they write an essay, or choose another subject related to Scottish Culture (to be approved beforehand by the Module Leader).
Essay 50 1~2 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 The second coursework assessment is an essay, which you may choose to structure as a report. There is an essay question for each of the eight different lecture topics. You may select any one from the list, on condition that it is not the same as your audio-visual project submission.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pauline Gordon
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Two hour, weekly lecture
Online Guided independent study 178 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 10 1~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 500 The first coursework assessment is an Audio-Visual Project, consisting of a PPT presentation of 10-12 slides each with an embedded audio recording of 1-2 minutes. Writing task is to be embedded in the Powerpoint slides. You can either develop a topic covered in one of the lectures, illustrate a theme or topic common to more than one lecture, choose one of the essay topics provided, excluding the one on which they write an essay, or choose another subject related to Scottish Culture (to be approved beforehand by the Module Leader).
Oral Presentation 40 1~3 Week 8 HOURS= 20 minutes The first coursework assessment is an Audio-Visual Project, consisting of a PPT presentation of 10-12 slides each with an embedded audio recording of 1-2 minutes. You can either develop a topic covered in one of the lectures, illustrate a theme or topic common to more than one lecture, choose one of the essay topics provided, excluding the one on which they write an essay, or choose another subject related to Scottish Culture (to be approved beforehand by the Module Leader).
Essay 50 1~2 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 The second coursework assessment is an essay, which you may choose to structure as a report. There is an essay question for each of the eight different lecture topics. You may select any one from the list, on condition that it is not the same as your audio-visual project submission.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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