Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H2704
Module Title: Irish Folklore and Tradition
Title: Irish Folklore and Tradition
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Edmund Joyce
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are to:
• To develop an awareness in students of their Culture and Heritage
• To introduce students to how tourists consume, engage with and interpret Irish Heritage
• To make students aware of the political and social influences that helped shape Ireland's heritage.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise and illustrate the concept of the vernacular narrative
LO2 Identify and evaluate the key important role that vernacular tradition contributes to the tourism sector
LO3 Participate in active discussion within the group in a confident, motivated and responsible manner on matters concerning the development and interpretation of Ireland’s vernacular heritage.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Vernacular customs and traditions
Regional anthropology: The idiosyncrasies underlying cultural societies. Folklore, traditional music and storytelling: The underlying messages represented in the symbolism of political, moral, and religious belief.
Presentation
The care and presentation of cultural heritage. Utilizing the tourism potential of our folklore and tradition. Creating attractions around vernacular traditions
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students are required to research and present to their colleagues a 10 minute presentation on a topic relating to vernacular tradition.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 65
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a 2000 word research report on a topic relating to contribution that an aspect of vernacular heritage makes to the tourism sector
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students are required to research and present to their colleagues a 10 minute presentation on a topic relating to vernacular tradition.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 65
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a 2000 word research report on a topic relating to contribution that an aspect of vernacular heritage makes to the tourism sector
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Marks for all projects/briefs are collated at the end of each semester. If a student fails to complete a project, re-assessment can take place if the student obtains the agreement of the tutor to submit completed work at the end of the semester. If part of a project involved group working then it is not possible to require students to submit such work and alternative assignments may have to be issued.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Irish Folklore and Tradition 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Irish Folklore and Tradition 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Irish Folklore and Tradition 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Irish Folklore and Tradition 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97 44.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Claudia Kinmonth. (2020), Irish Country Furniture and Furnishings 1700-2000, Cork University Press, Cork, [ISBN: 1782054057].
  • Aalen, F.H.A., Kevin Whelan and Matthew Stout. (2011), Atlas of the Irish Rural Landscape, Cork University Press, Cork.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kinmonth, Claudia. (2006), Irish Rural Interiors in Art, Yale University Press, Yale.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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