Module Identifier RS32810  
Module Title SEMINAR TOPICS  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
Co-ordinator Dr John H Harries  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Dr Michael T Rose, Professor William Haresign, Dr John M Warren, Dr Malcolm H Leitch, Dr Iwan G Owen  
Pre-Requisite THIS MODULE IS OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS OF IRS, who must register for it by week 4 of Semester 1.  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   1 x 3 hour seminar per week  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Seminar 1 presentation40%
Semester Assessment Seminar 2 presentation60%
Supplementary Assessment Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will have gained the experience of:

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.


Aims

The module will provide students with the opportunity to research and present two seminars. Seminar 1 will be on a specified subject, the second will be a subject of the students' own choice.

Content

The module comprises 11 x 3 hr 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.

THE NATURE OF THIS MODULE PRECLUDES HONOURS RESITS DURING THE AUGUST SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION PERIOD. RE-ASSESSMENT WILL TAKE PLACE WHEN THE MODULE IS NEXT DELIVERED, IE SEMESTER 2 OF THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR

Module Skills

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.  

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6