2022/3, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Colin Boswell |
Module Organiser: | |
Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Some new investigative work, either desk- and/or laboratory-based will be required to gain deeper insight but the student will also develop further skills in the reflection and presentation of their chosen topic.Assessment is through four instruments:1. Programme of work: a written submission outlining planned dissertation activity, 10%, due week 2.2. Short conference-style paper (4 pages), 20%, week 11.3. Presentation of paper to peers and invited guests at internal ‘Conference Day’, 20%, week 13.4. Dissertation, to be hard-bound, 50%, week1, trimester 2.Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsModule content is developed in consultation with employers.Guest speakers offer the opportunity for networking and development of job search strategy. Communication and report-writing skills are developed through the continuous assessment component. Assessment (formative and summative)Formative and summative assessment is carried out through the coursework and end of module examination.Research/ teaching linkagesStaff undertake scholarly and research activities on project subjects.Relevant research findings are delivered within the module.Supporting equality and diversityAll materials are available on WebCT to cater for the diverse student group.Academic supervision and tutorial support are available each taught week of the module to support students.InternationalisationThe content of the module provides all international students with an understanding of UK practice.International case studies are cited as appropriate.International students are encouraged to discuss practices adopted in their home nation.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 180 |
Face To Face | Guided independent study | 20 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |