Module Identifier
RS32810
Module Title
SEMINAR TOPICS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr John M Warren
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
THIS MODULE IS OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS OF IRS, who must register for it by week 4 of Semester 1.
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Seminars / Tutorials 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Seminar 1 presentation  40%
Semester Assessment Seminar 2 presentation  60%
Supplementary Assessment Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module  100%

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 before the end 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

Skills Type Skills details
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.
Research skills Students will be required to undertake research in preparation for each of two individual seminar presentations.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6