12823 - Introduction / Coaching (Online) Modulübersicht

Module Number: 12823
Module Title:Introduction / Coaching (Online)
  Einführung / Coaching (Online)
Department: Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. phil. Rudolff, Britta
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After completion of this module, students will be able to understand the purposes of World Heritage Studies and consequently how they should prepare for a Masters of Arts. Knowledge will be provided on the various fields related to heritage and how best to connect the various disciplines in their work. Skills focused on developing research and scientific inquiry will ensure that those with no prior experience will be prepared to undertake a masters of arts, while those who do have experience will be able to refresh their skills. Finally, the ability to work with an international, intercultural group will prepare all students with the appropriate attitude befitting of a master of arts.
Contents:The module is divided into three parts answering the question “What is the future of World Heritage Studies?”: (1) Introduction into World Heritage Studies including the various higher education approaches to heritage, the journals which publish on heritage, and the various disciplines related to heritage; (2) Interdisciplinary research on heritage studies at BTU, executing field work and reporting the results; (3) Analysis of research, preparing conference proceedings and submitting independent research.
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Students will be provided with weekly meetings and lectures, reading materials, and bibliographical references.All materials and literature will be provided in a moodle course.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Group video presentation, approximately 20 min, of a heritage related discipline + handout (20% of grade of grade)
  • 3 small essays, 500 words each + references (20% of grade)
  • Final Essay 4000 words + references (60% of grade)

Detailed explanation will be given at the beginning of the module.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / World Heritage Studies / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) - Distance Learning / World Heritage Studies / PO 2021
Remarks:This module will be offered entirely online and will rely exclusively on asynchronous elements (pre-recorded video materials, digital reading materials, online activities in response to lecture contents).
More information and regular updates will be posted in the module entry on Moodle.
Module Components:
  • Seminar Introduction into the World Heritage Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches - 4 Hours per Week per Semester
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment