BSc Mathematics and Music (International)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Non Degree)

Learning outcomes

1. Developing ability and experience in reflective practice, in support of personal/academic development (normally in an on-line format) in accordance with School guidelines.
2. Broadened knowledge in specific areas of the appropriate discipline and/or related subject(s).
3. Knowledge of the culture, institutions and working practices of another country.
4. Academic and personal development in the environment of a foreign institution.
5. Working knowledge of another European language (European placements only).

Skills outcomes
1. The ability to gather and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources.
2. Skills necessary for the communication of information, ideas, problems, and solutions in a variety of ways.
3. The exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
4. Personal skills required to live and work successfully in the environment of the foreign country.

Optional Horizon Study Abroad Year
Learning outcomes
1. the culture of another country and reflect on similarities and differences with your home culture;
2. have gained an international perspective;
3. have developed greater skill in a foreign language, and insight into the local culture through knowledge of the language;
4. have broadened their academic perspective through study of a range of subjects, which may or may not include their degree subject(s);
5. have developed self-confidence, flexibility, resourcefulness, communication skills, organisational skills and other personal skills.
6. a critical understanding of 'culture' and the 'intercultural'.
7. an ability to distinguish between essentialist and non-essentialist discourses and representations of culture.
8. an understanding of how the above concepts are often (mis)applied to mark differences which can be based on national stereotypes.
9. an awareness of research focusing on 'cultural dimensions' such as time, space, action, communication and power and a critical faculty for evaluating these dimensions.
10. an awareness of theories of acculturation including typical affective barriers that can arise when living in a new environment.
11. an ability to analyse miscommunication or conflict, reflect critically on specific causes of miscommunication or conflict and suggest solutions.
12. a support network which will enable students to make the most of their year abroad.
13. an awareness of the complexity of global issues and how these relate to our lives.
14. an ability to challenge what the students may see as injustice and inequality.
15. an ability to critically evaluate information in the media, especially that which perpetuates myths regarding ‘the other’.
16. an ability to make informed choices.