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Faculty:Education, Law & Social Sciences (ELSS)

School/Department:School of Life

Module Title:Level 4 Cultural Aspects of Life

Programme(s) on which the module is delivered:BA (Hons) Life in Practice

Programme aims addressed through this module:

This module will facilitate the discovery of a range and depth of theoreticaland practical knowledge pertinent to understanding self and the wider world.

The module aims to foster confidence and self-belief in order to empower

learners to find solutions to life challenges or to redesign themselves

Indicative content

Ideas, customs and social behaviours that characterise particular peopleor societies.

Theoretical concepts relating to historical contexts and modern culturalaspects including arts, media, sport and music.

Cultural aspects: religion, ethnicity, language, sex, disability, science, politics,sociology and anthropology.

Cultural challenges: citizenship, equality, diversity, social integration,communication, inclusion and participation.

Identity, values and belief systems in relation to the individual, wider societyand professional environments.

Predominant delivery method: Study mode(s):Please tick as appropriate

Campus-based Full time

Distance-based self study Part time

Workplace-based Offered in both modes

Campus-based but with a placementcomponent

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Learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate theoretical concepts concerning aspects of cultural behaviours inlife.

2. Relate their individual cultural identity and beliefs to broader culturalchallenges.

3. Explain how knowledge of cultural aspects may improve confidence in life.

Learning and Teaching method

Practical self discovery will be enabled through a combination of lectures andworkshops. Group debates, on-line discussions and face to face tutorials will discusscultural aspects of life in relation to the individual and challenges they encounter.These sessions aim to facilitate the linking of theoretical concepts to various aspectsof life.

Breakdown of study time:

Scheduled learning and teaching activities 40 %

Guided independent learning 60 %

Placement/study abroad 0%

Assessment and Feedback:

Summative assessment:

Students will be required to submit a 2000 word written assignment aimed atdemonstrating their ability to meet the learning outcomes. This will evidence anexploration of the following areas.

An ability to identify personal cultural identity and relate this identity tobroader life challenges.

The piece will evidence an evaluation of theoretical concepts pertinent to the

subject that may be applied to broader aspects of life. Learning about how this knowledge of cultural aspects may improve

confidence in a range of life contexts.

Broad assessment type:

Written exams:Practical exams:

Coursework: 100%

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Formative assessment:

Regular group debates and discussions will be utilised to offer peer and formativefeedback on issues relating to personal cultural identity. These discussion will link toon-line individual tasks and forums aimed at supporting students to explore aspects

of culture. Formative lecturer feedback will be offered to these tasks as well as anopportunity for face to face tutorials.

Feedback:

Group and individual verbal feedback from lecturers and peers will be offered tostudents during the group discussions and face to face sessions.

Group and individual written formative feedback will be given to students interactingwith the online forums and tasks.

Bespoke summative written feedback will be given within 4 working weeks of the

assessment submission and comments sent by e-mail.

Related Modules

This year one module is the cornerstone of the level 5 module LIP5006 Circle of life,Globalisation and sustainability.In year one, study focuses upon the individual inrelation to culture and broader aspects of life. The year two module then developsthese issues to analyse wider global considerations including sustainability.

Learning Resources

(Refer to course resource list)

Geliner E. (2010) Reason and Culture. Evans.

Gower L. (2012) Cultural Identity. Third edition. London: Pickington.

MacIntosh J. (2009) Changing the parameters of Todays Culture. Norwich:

Spearwood.

Storey J. (2011) Cultural Theory and Popular Culture. Third Edition. Berghambooks.

Whiley K. (2007) Culture in Arts and Modern Media. Harper-Collins.

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The following section to be completed by the Faculty Office:

Module Code: LIFE202 Level (e.g. level 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7): 4

Where necessary, agreed abbreviated

module title for the SRS (maximum xxxcharacters)

CAL

Credit value: 15 credits

Module Leader: Peter Cooke

Module start date(s) during the current academic year: January 2015

Module finish date(s) during the current academic year: April 2015

Assessment weightings: Written assignment 100%

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Created By: Peter CookeDate: 3.3.14