Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module FOUD0991: Academic Practice 2
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0991: Academic Practice 2
| Type | Open | Level | 0 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2019/20 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To develop and apply:
- A range of foundation concepts and knowledge to support learning in the Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities
- A range of foundation skills to support learning in the Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities
- Interdisciplinary and collaborative learning
Content
- Development and application of:
- Research methods
- Use of evidence
- Critical and reflective thinking styles
- The academic learning cycle
- Academic writing styles
- Structured verbal communication
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the programme students will have:
- 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research methods
- 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
- 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary
Key Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
- 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
- 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of number where appropriate
- 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- This module will be delivered using a combination of lectures and seminars/tutorials on a weekly basis. Students will be taught concepts and then challenged to apply them in a variety of contextual tasks that are designed to lead to achieving the module outcomes.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | Weekly | 2 Hours | 20 | |
| Seminar/Tutorial | 10 | Weekly | 2 Hours | 20 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 160 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Research Report/Extended Essay | Component Weighting: 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Report/Essay | 3000 | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Oral Presentation | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral Presentation | 10 mins | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Academic Poster | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Academic Poster | N/A | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
A range of formative tasks are used on a weekly basis to enable the demonstration of working towards module outcomes and building competency towards each respective summative assessment method.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University