CULP40110 Cultural Policy 2 (Comparative)

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module examines cultural policy and provision in an international comparative context. It considers the historical background of comparative cultural policy as a field of study, and explores recent policy trends using a number of case studies and models of public support for culture. Students will examine different approaches to cultural policy in European, US, and Antipodean models, and be prompted to critically assess their strengths and weaknesses. The module also addresses the role of European Union in cultural policy development and delivery, and transnational issues such as migration and cultural diversity as contemporary challenges in the policy field.

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Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify and explain the emergence of cultural policy in a number of EU countries, the US, and Australia.
2. Account for the administrative and funding structures which have emerged in support of cultural policy in these countries.
3. Identify the challenges of comparative cultural research, especially statistical comparisons.
4. Understand the role of the European Community in cultural policy and provision.

Indicative Module Content:

Indicative lecture titles include:
- Comparing cultural policies internationally: frameworks and issues
- Patron vs. Architect: Ireland/Britain, France, and Germany
- The US ‘facilitator’ model
- European cultural policy
- Cultural diversity, cultural policy and heritage: Australia and migration
- Cultural politics, cultural policy in Northern Ireland

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Specified Learning Activities

38
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will be highly interactive, and class discussions will incorporate responses to the week's assigned reading. The Reading Journal assignment challenges students to engage in more depth with scholarship in the field, developing their critical writing skills infused with thoughtful reflection. The Final Essay assignment prompts students to undertake substantial individual research comparing two cultural policy contexts of their choice. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

An honours university degree at minimum level of 2.2 and work experience in the cultural sector. Selection is by short-listing and interview.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Cultural Policy 2 (Comparative (AH40110)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40
Assignment: Reading Journal Unspecified n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Substantial written feedback will be posted to Brightspace individually for each student, following submission. Criteria for each assessment is detailed in the syllabus. A sample journal entry (for the Reading Journal assignment) is available on Brightspace.

Name Role
Mr Pat Cooke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer