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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0176 Integrated Skills for Business Studies

20 creditsClass Size: 50

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

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a range of academic skills required at undergraduate level and to engage with a range of interpersonal and professional skills required to operate effectively within organisations.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Apply IT and research skills to the standard expected within academic contexts.
2. Produce academic writing using appropriate academic conventions.
3. Develop competencies in time management and organisational skills.
4. Apply interpersonal and communication skills in business and academic contexts.
5. Produce employment application documentation following stated criteria and specifications.
6. Evaluate and reflect on academic skills and develop improvement strategies where necessary.
7. Evaluate and use appropriate digital learning tools effectively.

Skills outcomes
1) Academic referencing and library searching skills
2) Communication and interpersonal skills
3) Employment application skills
4) Reflection skills


Syllabus

Consideration of theory and practice in relation to:
Academic referencing and library searching skills
Research and writing skills
Reflection
Communication and interpersonal skills
Employment application skills

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop221.0022.00
Private study hours178.00
Total Contact hours22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Reading and research 76 hours
Self–guided online study 30 hours
Critical reflection on practice 24 hours
Assignment preparation 18 hours
Assignment writing 30 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students have the opportunity to discuss assignment planning and submit drafts of work for feedback on writing and critical thinking. Drafts of the summative module assessment can be submitted at specific points throughout the year to encourage the process of researching, planning, drafting, editing and managing an assignment over a period of time. Fortnightly meetings allow for regular discussion of student progress and communication via email is encouraged to develop students’ capacities to engage in appropriate written exchanges via electronic media

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
AssignmentPersonal Development Plan and Learning Conversation 1,300 words equivalent.25.00
Written WorkAnnotated bibliography 700 words equivalent25.00
Written WorkReflective self-assessment of skills (1,500 words)50.00
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: 30/04/2019

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