PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD

SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via

Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE: LCS200 MODULE TITLE: Culture and Society 2

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ LEVEL: 5 JACS CODE: R130

PRE-REQUISITES: CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes

None, with the exception of those following
a French or Spanish Minor pathway for
whom a pass at A’ level or equivalent
qualification / experience is required.

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)

This module examines a range of aspects which define Hispanic and Francophone worlds,
focusing predominantly on the contemporary period. In addition, it develops a range of key skills
which will support study at undergraduate level. For those students electing a languages Minor
pathway, the module anchors linguistic competence through a deeper understanding of the
cultural referents specific to these countries.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions]

E1 (Examination) C1 60% P1 40%
(Coursework) (Practical)
E2 (Clinical A1 (Generic
Examination) assessment)
T1 (Test)

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: LNG/ Languages

Professional body minimum pass mark requirement:

MODULE AIMS:
To introduce students to some key aspects of Hispanic and Francophone societies via media such
as film, text, documentaries, news reports etc.: to develop an understanding and appreciation of
other cultures through academic study and personal experience of a fieldtrip: to develop a range of
skills such as referencing, effective use of sources, presentations, academic writing etc. For those
taking language as a Minor pathway, this module is designed to anchor linguistic competence
through a deeper understanding of the cultural referents specific to these countries.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
1. demonstrate a more detailed knowledge and understanding of aspects of Francophone and
Hispanic history, culture and society, together with an awareness of varied ideas and
contexts
2. analyse and synthesise a range of information / ideas with minimal guidance
3. communicate effectively in English and/or the target language (Minor pathway students) by
giving a formal presentation and/or writing essays or reports in an appropriate academic
style
4. select, from a range of sources, information relating to aspects of different cultures and
societies and develop appropriate research strategies
5. acknowledge reference sources appropriately
6. through reflection derive, assess and apply knowledge gained from field work
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DATE OF APPROVAL: Dec-2010 FACULTY: Faculty of Business

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Sep-2011 SCHOOL: Tourism & Hospitality
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: Feb-2014 for SEMESTER: Semester 1
Sep-2014 / Dec-2015 for Sep-2016

Additional notes (for office use only):

Additional Guidance for Learning Outcomes:

To ensure that the module is pitched at the right level check your intended learning
outcomes against the following nationally agreed standards

 Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf
 Subject benchmark statements
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-
GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspx
 SEEC level descriptors http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-
descriptors-2010 (scroll to pdf link at bottom of page)
 Professional, regulatory and statutory (PSRB) accreditation requirements (where necessary
e.g. health and social care, medicine, engineering, psychology, architecture, teaching, law)
 QAA Quality Code http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-
code/Pages/default.aspx
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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in
conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the
KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further
details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-17 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 137

MODULE LEADER: Philip Edwards OTHER MODULE STAFF: Danielle Bishop, Chelo
de Andrés Martinez, Charles Mansfield

Summary of Module Content

An overview of aspects of culture and society pertaining to the Hispanic and Francophone worlds.
These may include gastronomy, architecture, film, salient features of major capital cities etc.
The field trip represents an important component of this module and as such will influence syllabus
content.

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions}

Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information
Lectures & tutorials 48
Guided independent study 152 e.g. research tasks, reading, preparation for lectures etc.

Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours of learning; 10 credits = 100

hours, etc)
Category

Element

Comments Include
Component

weighting Component

links to learning
Name

objectives

Exam E_
(formal)
Test T_
(in-class)
Course- C1 Essay 100% The essay requires the student to:
work - select, from a range of sources, information relating to aspects of
different cultures and societies and develop appropriate research
strategies and subsequently
- communicate effectively in English in an appropriate academic style.

Practical P1 Practical 1 50% The practicals require the student to demonstrate a more detailed
knowledge and understanding of aspects of Francophone and Hispanic
Practical 2 50% history, culture and society, together with an awareness of varied ideas
and contexts.

100%

Updated by: Philip Edwards FoB Quality Office only

Date: 12/05/2016 Checked by: JL Date: 17/05/16