Academic Development (Q0001F)
Academic Development
Module Q0001F
Module details for 2017/18.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This module aims to provide you with the personal and academic development skills necessary for effective study at undergraduate level in the Arts and Social Sciences. It will also enable you to develop an active, independent approach to learning and the ability to assess, monitor and evaluate your own development.
The module is designed to ensure that you will take full advantage of the opportunities offered by your degree programme through a variety of learning activities. These include lectures, seminars and workshops in:
• Critical thinking
• Critical reading and note-taking
• The process of academic writing
• Making the most of academic tutorials and understanding feedback
• Effective literature searching
• Presentation, negotiating and debating skills
• Intercultural communication skills
Module learning outcomes
Use a range of strategies for managing their studies effectively
Make decisions and communicate beliefs clearly and accurately on the basis of in-depth analysis of evidence
Identify their strengths and development needs through feedback on their academic work and through undertaking and presenting a small-scale research project
Implement a range of strategies for managing their time effectively and for developing an active, independent approach to learning
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 12 (15 minutes) | 20.00% |
| Essay | A1 Week 2 | 10.00% |
| Portfolio | A2 Week 2 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 555555555555 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 101010101010 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 010101010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 555555555555 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 010101010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 101010101010 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 004000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 004000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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