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 |
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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.
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
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