Module Identifier IL10820  
Module Title INFORMATION IN A CHANGING WORLD  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Mr Rheinallt G Llwyd  
Semester Intended for use in future years  
Next year offered N/A  
Next semester offered N/A  
Other staff Chris Armstrong, Dr Christopher M Baggs, Dr David A Stoker, Dr Geraint I Evans, Mr Gwilym Huws, Ms Marianne M Taylor, Mr Michael A Lowe, Ms Susan J Mends  
Course delivery Lecture   15 x 1 hour lectures  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours  50%
Semester Assessment 3000 word essay One 3,000 word essay to be word processed and submitted by 8 November 2002.50%

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module students should be able to;


Brief description

The evolution of different types of recorded information and the role of its producers and distributors. Libraries and information units are analysed in terms of types, historical development, government, finance and political context.

Transferable skills

The following practical skills are addressed, either in teachin sessions or via assignments) by the course;

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4