Module Identifier | RS32810 | ||||||||
Module Title | SEMINAR TOPICS | ||||||||
Academic Year | 2005/2006 | ||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr John H Harries | ||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||||||||
Other staff | Dr Iwan G Owen, Dr John M Warren, Dr Michael T Rose, Dr Malcolm H Leitch, Professor William Haresign | ||||||||
Course delivery | Seminars / Tutorials | 11 x 3 hour seminar sessions | |||||||
Assessment |
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1. Researching and summarising specific topics of interest to them;
2. Presenting their summaries in the form of a seminar;
3. Submitting a written summary on their review of the subject;
4. Posing and answering questions following the seminar.
It comprises 11 x 3hr sessions each devoted to three individual seminars. Students are briefed by Week 6 of Semester 1, a seminar timetable drawn up and first topics allocated. Students are expected to choose their second topic within three weeks of the beginning of Semester 2 and have it approved by the group facilitator. Appropriate feedback is provided after the first seminar has been delivered. Each seminar should last for approximately 20 minutes, after which general discussion takes place. All students are expected to attend and to contribute fully to the discussion of each topic.
Research skills | Students will be required to undertake research in preparation for each of two individual seminar presentations. | ||
Communication | Students will be required to prepare and deliver two seminar presentations supported by a brief summary paper and a full bibliography. These activities will be assessed and feedback provided. | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Students will receive feedback on their first seminar and will be expected to reflect and take appropriate action to improve performance where necessary. | ||
Information Technology | Students will be expected to use PowerPoint and a range of visual media in presenting their seminars. |
This module is at CQFW Level 6