2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1418 Academic and Professional Development

15 creditsClass Size: 45

Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is designed to support the development of academic skills across all of the modules of your programme of study. The module will address areas such as academic and reflective writing, referencing and research skills, as well as developing professional skills essential to the working environment.

Objectives

The aim of the module is to prepare students for the study of management through the development of academic skills and the application of these to their subject specific studies.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
- Apply numeracy and IT skills to the standard expected within a business context
- Produce an essay following relevant academic conventions
- Apply a range of communication skills within an organisational context
- Develop an online professional profile

Skills outcomes
Ability to:
-Apply academic and professional skills to the standard expected within a business context
-Research and produce an essay following relevant academic conventions

Syllabus

- Numeracy and data handling skills
- Written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Research skills
- Methods of academic referencing
- Critical analysis and evaluation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	13	1.50	19.50
Private study hours			130.50
Total Contact hours			19.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Reading 50 hours
Critical reflection on practice 20.5 hours
Assignment preparation 40 hours
Assignment writing 20 hours
Total 130.5

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Regular workshops will help to monitor student contributions. Formative feedback will be provided and the staged submission of coursework will feed forward to allow for discussions relating to progression and development.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	Annotated bibliography (800 word equivalent)	25.00
Essay	2000 words	50.00
Written Work	Profile - 800 word equivalent	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/03/2016

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