Module overview
The module will prepare participants for a period of residence abroad, and clarify the links between the Residence Abroad Portfolio (RAP) and specific teaching and learning experiences taking place in years two and four.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- think about cultural differences as an asset
- think reflectively about your own research and learning
- select, synthesise and focus information from a range of sources in both English and your target language
- identify concepts and data relevant to the task in hand
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
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
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- exercise independence and initiative
- adhere to guidelines and deadlines
- make effective use of available resources and acknowledge them in your work
- plan and organise your learning through self management
Syllabus
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.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
Fortnightly lectures.
Learning materials available on Blackboard
The production of a reflective journal
Independent study
| Type | Hours |
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| Follow-up work | 80 |
| Wider reading or practice | 40 |
| Lecture | 14 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
| Total study time | 146 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Period Abroad Portfolio guidelines.
Period Abroad guidance on blackboard.
Country specific resources on blackboard.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
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Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
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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.
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Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External