2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PECI5209M Critical Debates in Culture and Place
30 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Anna Upchurch
Email: a.upchurch@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
Admission to the ProgrammeModule replaces
PECI5206M Critical Debates in Culture and DevelopmentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module evaluates and critiques the contemporary relationship of culture to social and economic conditions in cities, regions, and nations through examination of selected case studies. It examines the relationships of cultural production to place and interrogates strategies pursued by localities and governments to promote culture.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to develop a critical knowledge of the relationship of culture to social and economic conditions through the examination of selected case studiesLearning outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
- understand and critique key debates concerning the relationship of culture to social and economic conditions at different scales;
- examine and critique the political and ideological significance of culture within policy;
- apply this knowledge to selected case studies;
- present their analyses through verbal presentations and written essays.
Syllabus
The module introduces theories of the relationship of culture to social and economic conditions at different scales, most typically cities, regions, and nations. Through case studies that include primary research conducted by researchers in the School, students will analyse and interrogate the conditions of cultural production and place. Topics and debates to be considered in the module are:
- The cultural politics of the twenty-first century
- The future of the urban experience
- Culture and sustainability
- The rural dimension
- The politics of creativity
- Culture, place and branding
- Culture, development and diversity
Students are introduced to these topics through lectures and seminars supported by selected reading material.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Tutorial | 1 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Private study hours | 283.25 | ||
Total Contact hours | 16.75 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
Reading and literature search (200 hours)Preparation for tutorial (4 hours)
Preparation of assessment (presentation) (30 hours)
Writing and preparation of assessment (essay) (50 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Preparation for and participation in seminarsIndividual tutorials
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1 x 4,000-4,500 words | 65.00 |
Presentation | 1 x 20-minute verbal presentation (3/4 students) | 35.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/08/2016
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