first cycle, Bachelor
Event Sciences (E)
Niveau
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• acquire an overview of various social science theories and concepts that are closely related to event management.
• have 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.
• recognize the critical handling of theories and concepts and the ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• recognize connections between theory and practice.
• master written and verbal communication in the English language.
• acquire an overview of various social science theories and concepts that are closely related to event management.
• have 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.
• recognize the critical handling of theories and concepts and the ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• recognize connections between theory and practice.
• 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:
• Traditions, rituals and rites
• Experience and performance
• Motivation
• Community and society
• Traditions, 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.
Merkel, U. (2014): Power, Politics and International Events. Routledge
Moufakkir, O. & Pernecky, T. (2014). Ideological, Social and Cultural Aspects of Events. Wallingford (UK): CABI Publishing.
Merkel, U. (2014): Power, Politics and International Events. Routledge
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio exam
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
4
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
integrated course, case studies, discussion, group work, presentations
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3