first cycle, Bachelor
Event Sciences (E)
Niveau
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The students acquire an overview of various social science theories and concepts that are closely related to event management.
The students develop an understanding of how these theories and concepts are anchored in the everyday handling of events and how they contribute to the social significance of events.
The students develop the critical handling of theories and concepts and the ability to analyze and synthesize information.
The students recognize connections between theory and practice.
The students master written and verbal communication in the English language.
The students develop an understanding of how these theories and concepts are anchored in the everyday handling of events and how they contribute to the social significance of events.
The students develop the critical handling of theories and concepts and the ability to analyze and synthesize information.
The students recognize connections between theory and practice.
The students master written and verbal communication in the English language.
Prerequisites for the course
not applicable
Course content
The following social science topics are addressed in this course and treated in the context of events:
• Traditionen, rituals and rites
• Experience and performance
• Motivation
• Community and society
• Traditionen, rituals and rites
• Experience and performance
• Motivation
• Community and society
Recommended specialist literature
Getz, D. & Page, J. (2016). Event Studies: Theory, research and policy for planned events. 3rd ed. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Moufakkir, O. & Pernecky, T. (2014). Ideological, Social and Cultural Aspects of Events. Wallingford (UK): CABI Publishing.
Moufakkir, O. & Pernecky, T. (2014). Ideological, Social and Cultural Aspects of Events. Wallingford (UK): CABI Publishing.
Assessment methods and criteria
Academic Research Paper
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Share of e-learning in %
20
Semester hours per week
2.0
Planned teaching and learning method
integrated course, case studies, discussion, group work, presentations
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3
Name of lecturer
Team SCEM
Academic year
second year of studies
Key figure of the course/module
vz.EVS.1
Type of course/module
integrated lecture
Type of course
Compulsory
Internship(s)
not applicable