Essay Turnitin Weighting: 100% Size or length of assessment: 3,500 Words Important! Failure to comply with the word limit or equivalent will result in penalty. Please refer to your course area in My Studies for guidance. Module learning outcomes being assessed in this assignment: 1. Differentiate between vertical and horizontal comparative analyses, and acknowledge the methodological challenges of both research approaches; 2. Understand the usefulness of the “Cultural Studies” - paradigm for the comparative analysis of international events, festivals and spectacles; 3. Recognize and describe the impact of a variety of socio-economic, political and cultural factors on the production and consumption of international events, festivals and spectacles; 4. Compare and critically evaluate the production and consumption of events (of the same genre) in different socio-economic, political and cultural environments; 5. Assess the impact of the ongoing globalization process on current trends and developments in the international events industry. Assessment Task What are you required to do in this assignment? ASSESSMENT TASK: You are required to submit a 3500-word essay comparing at least two events, festivals or spectacles in different socio-economic, political and cultural settings (Learning Outcomes 1-5) to be submitted via Turnitin, My Studies no later than THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025 by 12noon. ESSAY TITLE: Drawing on the academic literature, choose and critically compare at least two international events, festivals and/or spectacles of the same genre (for example Olympics, World Cups, National Days, the Circus, Carnivals, Pride events, World Fairs, European Capital of Culture, Music Festivals and Concerts, and so on) in different socio-economic, political and cultural settings (Learning Outcomes 1-5). GENERAL GUIDANCE: The essay title asks you to provide a comparative analysis of two international events, festivals and/or spectacles of your choice. They need to be comparable and part of the same events genre. The focus of your comparative analysis should be on one of themes addressed within the module e.g: spread and development, social and cultural change, contestation, socio-economic and cultural impacts, authenticity of cultural practices, politicization, spectacularization, identity discourses. Please note that the aim of all comparative studies is the identification, explanation and critical evaluation of commonalities and differences. Please ensure you adhere to the following submission criteria: 1. Please submit an electronic copy through Turnitin in the module assessment area 2. Essays should be 1.5 spaced 3. Please include the word count at the top of the essay, do not include the bibliography in the word count. Use of Generative AI Important! Please refer to the General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR) policy on your course area in My Studies for full details on the use of AI in assessments. Referencing Style Harvard Referencing – see referencing guide here: www.citethemrightonline.com https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxlaw/oscola_... Formatting Requirements Arial 11 point 1.5 spacing Harvard Referencing Written in 3rd person.
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