2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS0010 Foundations of Economics
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: David Clark
Email: D.P.T.Clark@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module aims to introduce students to threshold concepts in economics. To use these concepts in the application of economic theory to relevant economic issues and problems. The emphasis is on the UK economy but the module will explore the implications of the global environment in debating economic issues.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of micro and macroeconomic concepts and theories
- Apply concepts and theories to assess economic problems and policy solutions
- Identify major economic institutions of UK, EU & international economies and explain their role in a global context
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to
Subject specific:
- assess an economic problem and/or policy
Transferable:
- communicate effectively in writing
Syllabus
Includes coverage of economic threshold concepts and theories in relation to: markets; national and international economies and UK/EU institutions in a global context.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 167.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, and question practice.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Assignment | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 3,000 word Assignment.
Reading list
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