2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0172 Introduction to Personal Development and Academic Skills

15 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module consists of a combination of skills and content based learning. Students will be introduced to key personal transferrable and academic skills during this course. In order to complement the skills based learning, students will be studying content in relation to the foundational creedal beliefs found within the Abrahamic faiths and applying to the skills they have developed. The content based aspect of the module will provide a foundation for the level 1, semester 2 module, Key Texts in Middle Eastern Religions

Objectives

To equip students with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required for study at level 1;
To develop existing core skills allowing students to become independent learners.

Learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of learning theories;

Develop effective learning methods supported by use of VLE;

Understand some of the historical, cultural and theological issues affecting communities affiliated with the Abrahamic traditions;

Acquire personal transferrable skills (PTS) by developing academic reading and writing skills, essay planning and writing strategies;

Develop competencies in time management and organisational skills.

Skills outcomes
-Development of independent learning and critical thinking techniques;
-Development of comparative analytical skills;
-Enhanced communication skills (oral and written);
-Development of independent research skills to locate information from a variety of sources;
-Ability to construct an argument using appropriate evidence.

Syllabus

Skills Syllabus
Introduction to skills sessions, to using the VLE and to the reflective and essay assignments;
Becoming an independent learner: motivation, time management and organisational skills;
Engaging in effective research and referencing;
Reading strategies and effective note-making skills;
Developing essay plans and drafts;
Critical thinking skills: becoming an independent thinker;
Improving the essay: proofreading and editing.
Content Syllabus
The role and significance of ‘God' in the Abrahamic faiths: A look at Yahweh, Jesus and Allah;
Monotheism in Judaism: A battle for supremacy between Polytheism and Monotheism in Ancient Israel;
A Case for Christian Monotheism: Refined Monotheism in a Christian Trinitarian framework;
Islamic monotheism: Development of an Islamic monotheism (Tawhid) in the light of polytheism (Shirk);
Abraham: the Father of monotheism: Detailed analysis of the presentation of Abraham across the Jewish, Christian and Islamic spectrum;
Jesus in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic Paradigms: An analysis of the life, role and significance of Jesus in the Abrahamic Faiths;
Dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding in the Abrahamic Faiths;

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	12	1.00	12.00
Seminar	12	2.00	24.00
Private study hours			114.00
Total Contact hours			36.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Preparation per seminar 48 hours
Writing 500 word reflective journal 20 hours
Research and planning for essay writing 46 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance and contribution to discussions
Preparation for seminars
Reflective log
Essay draft

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,000 words	80.00
Reflective log	500 words	20.00
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: 29/03/2017

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