Managing Research and Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the tasks which you must undertake in preparation for the period abroad
• the purpose of the Residence Abroad Portfolio

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• think reflectively about your own research and learning
• think about cultural differences as an asset
• identify concepts and data relevant to the task in hand
• select, synthesise and focus information from a range of sources in both English and your target language

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• plan and organise your learning through self management
• adhere to guidelines and deadlines
• make effective use of available resources and acknowledge them in your work
• exercise independence and initiative

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• plan and manage an extended period of residence abroad in one or two countries

In this module you will be made familiar, both in a theoretical and practical way, with all aspects of the period of residence abroad. This will include advice on living abroad and engaging with foreign cultures and briefing on the Residence Abroad Portfolio . You will be made aware of the importance of time management for your work and you will be given advice on how to do this successfully.

Teaching methods include:

Fortnightly lectures.

Learning materials available on Blackboard

The production of a reflective journal

Independent study

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.