2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LAW1128 Criminal Justice Study Skills
10 creditsClass Size: 65
Module manager: Dr David Churchill
Email: D.Churchill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Module replaces
LAW1126 Criminal Justice Study SkillsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces you to the fundamental study skills required to thrive on your degree programme. It offers basic teaching on these skills and provides directions for further development for you to pursue independently.Objectives
This module aims to help you adapt to the learning, teaching and assessment demands of learning at university. It aims to help you develop an independent, reflective and rigorous approach to your studies.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will:
- recall information relating to academic study skills;
- utilise University study skills resources effectively;
- demonstrate essay writing and oral presentation skills.
Syllabus
This module aims to help you adapt to the learning, teaching and assessment demands of learning at university. It aims to help you develop an independent, reflective and rigorous approach to your studies.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Interactive Lecture | 6 | 1.50 | 9.00 |
Lecture | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Seminar | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 2.00 | ||
Private study hours | 83.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Private study - students will be instructed to read and undertake a series of text-based exercises.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular feedback opportunities through individual MCT tasks and direct feedback from tutor on group workbook tasks reviewed in synchronous learning sessions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course MCQ | Time limited | 25.00 |
Portfolio | 1,250 word | 75.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 10/08/2020 09:50:02
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