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 purpose of the Year Abroad Research Project
• generic research skills such as using resources, managing more sustained research projects
• the methodological tools you need to complete it

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
• gauge possible ethical implications of your research
• construct a research question and conceptualise it

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• plan, carry out and research in the medium of a foreign language
• cope with the demands of cultural differences

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• present your work using IT tools such as PowerPoint
• understand and work according to a selected research methodology
• make effective use of available resources and acknowledge them in your work

In this module you will be made familiar, both in a theoretical and practical way, with all aspects concerning your Year Abroad Research Project. This will include advice on living in and engaging with foreign cultures, briefing on the range of topics for the research project and explanation of the different research methods and relevant resources. 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 and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

• Fortnightly lectures/seminars which will also be available on Blackboard
• Independent study
• Individual feedback
• Individual study
• Group work

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Year Abroad Investigative Project guideline booklet.

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 Information

Repeat type: Internal & External