Core Module Information
Module title: Developing Academic Literacies

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 0.00
ECTS credit value: 0

Module code: TSM11125
Module leader: Joan McLatchie
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Timetables
Description of module content:

This module is intended for students studying on the MSc in Global Hospitality Management. It comprises an introduction to the academic expectations of both the university and the specific subject areas. You will learn about the university's systems and tools for academic guidance and support, and you will have the opportunity to practice your academic writing techniques through activities directly related to your credit-bearing module assessments. You will also develop the skills to help you to interpret the requirements of your module assessments, through understanding subject-specific academic terminologies. The module will mainly be taught in workshop format, with the opportunity to practice your academic writing and receive one-to-one feedback from the module tutors.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the expectations for assessments within your specific subject context.

LO2: Critically evaluate the assessment terminologies and conventions within your specific subject context.

LO3: Assess the development of your subject-specific academic literacies by applying a range of instruments and techniques of enquiry.

LO4: Take responsibility for your own work by creating a strategy for approaching current and future assessment requirements.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Joan McLatchie
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36 The module is workshop-based, with interactive activities (both individual and group), designed to develop your academic literacies within a subject-specific context. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your learning, and develop the confidence to engage appropriately with academic staff. You will also develop your analytical skills, as a tool for continued self-development after the module is complete.
Online Guided independent study 164 You are expected to review the additional support materials provided on Moodle. You are required to complete a practice-based task each week, which relates directly to your credit-bearing assessments. You will also be asked to reflect on your academic experiences, and produce two formative assessments based on those reflections.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200



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Developing Academic Literacies