2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1396 Employability in a Changing World

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Rachel Walls
Email: R.E.Walls@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Module replaces

LLLC 1381

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is aimed at you if you are interested in understanding how the world of work is changing, how this might impact upon you as an individual and how to prepare for success in the employment market. The module helps you to reflect on your existing skills and experience and recognise what to build on, with a view to helping you in your studies as well as future employment.

Objectives

This module will enable students to gain an understanding of the changing world of work, and to reflect on, and start to plan, their own career development.
- how to work in a team effectively

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. Explain key changes in the changing world of work
2. Demonstrate processes of reflection on their own experiences of work
3. Relate characteristics of the changing world of work to examples of employing organisations
4. Show forward planning for their own employment including analysis of the skills they will need
5. Develop skills for effective teamwork
6. Make use of skills required for the clear and accurate communication of ideas

Skills outcomes
Employment awareness
Writing skills
Presentation skills
Self-promotion
Career planning
Ethical issues in the workplace
Team working

Syllabus

The content will cover areas such as:
- Changing patterns of business and employment (e.g. shift to value-led employers and talent agenda; different modes of employment such as social enterprise, entrepreneurship, multiple careers etc.)
- Current issues in employment/ unemployment (e.g. Technology, politics, global influences, economy, pandemic, social issues)
- What employability means and what employers look for
- Ethical issues in the workplace such as job security and flexibility, health and safety, and inclusivity
- Presentation skills and team-work training
- Writing skills – including reflection

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	10	2.00	20.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Tutorial	2	0.50	1.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			119.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student engagement in each taught session and via the VLE.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	1,500 words	50.00
Reflective log	3 x 500 word reflections and 1 x 500 word action plan	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: 28/04/2023 14:50:52

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