Module Information
Module Identifier
IL34410
Module Title
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Hours. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 6 Hours. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 9 Hours. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 2,500 words Report Of Student: | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | 1,500 words Essay: | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this modules students should be able to:
- outline what is meant by professional issues;
- describe the sources relevant to tracing current professional issues;
- discuss professional issues from previous decades;
- outline those current issues pertinent to a particular sector of the library and information profession:
- describe some of the current issues generally facing the library and information profession;
- examine in detail one specific current professional issue;
- relate your knowledge of the issues to the workplace.
Brief description
This module will introduce students to various current professional issues, which will differ from year to year. The relevant information sources are investigated, and guest speakers will discuss specific current issues. Students examine issues from a previous decade, and report in detail on one current issue of their choice.
Transferable skills
- Independent Project Work
- IT and Information Handling
- Writing in Academic Context
- Self-Management
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6