2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS2055 Academic and Management Skills
10 creditsClass Size: 37
Module manager: Julia Braham
Email: J.Braham@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Students should meet requirements for Direct Entry onto a Level 2 Programme.This module is mutually exclusive with
| CSER1011 | Career Planning |
| CSER1021 | Career Planning |
| LLLC1105 | PDP: Planning for Success |
| LUBS1055 | Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Finance |
| LUBS1075 | Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Ec |
| LUBS1080 | Personal Tutorials for HRM |
| LUBS1086 | Exploring Your Potential |
| LUBS1096 | Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Marketi |
| LUBS1105 | Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Interna |
| LUBS1876 | Academic and Employability Connections |
| LUBS2130 | Contemporary Business Issues |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module is offered only to Direct Entry International students joining any LUBS degree programme in Level 2. It is similar to the Personal Tutorial modules offered to first year students and is designed to support students in quickly adapting to a UK Higher Education environment.Objectives
The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make the most of their academic, career and personal development; to understand the opportunities available to them whilst studying at the University of Leeds and to integrate their university experiences into their longer term personal and career planning.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Access source material and distinguish between scholarly and non-scholarly practice
- Evaluate and critically assess source material to identify credible sources
- Apply discipline specific knowledge and key concepts to deliver coherent arguments through written work and presentations
- Apply self- knowledge to a range of employment opportunities and identify areas for future personal development planning
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Work independently and meet objectives within tight time frames
- Use reflective thinking and writing
- Make personal development plans to help manage careers
Syllabus
This core module is offered to second year Direct Entry students and supports Leeds for Life and the personal tutorial framework to facilitate students’ transition to studying in UK HE. The module uses lectures/e-lectures and interactive seminars to develop the skills required to study effectively at Leeds. Students learn how to demonstrate critical thinking skills. They are introduced to job search techniques: how to produce an effective CV; how to reflect on their learning and to plan for future developments.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Induction Session | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| e-Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.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 | Assessment is by submission of a 3,000 word portfolio which is in three parts. These three parts include an introductory essay; a CV and covering letter and a reflective statement with action plan | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by coursework via submission of an extended project report of 3,000 words.
Reading list
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