Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PLACEMENTS PORTFOLIO S2 | ||
Code | MODL221 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr J Mas Font Languages, Cultures and Film J.Mas-Font@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 60 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
500 |
500 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Final Report. There is a reassessment opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 900-1100 words | 40 | ||||
Milestone 1 Standard UoL penalties will apply There will be a resit opportunity This cannot be marked anonymously | 450-550 words | 20 | ||||
Milestone 2 Standard UoL penalties will apply This cannot be marked anonymously There will be a resit opportunity | 450-550 words | 20 | ||||
Milestone 3 Standard UoL penalties will apply This cannot be marked anonymously There will be a resit opportunity | 450-550 words | 20 |
Aims |
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The aim of the Portfolio is to give students the opportunity to reflect in three 500-word milestones on their personal development as well as on linguistic or cultural or political issues they come across at their placement. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To explain the topics/issues selected for and examined in the Milestones. |
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(LO2) To explain the relevance of the materials used. |
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(LO3) To explain the analytical methods employed. |
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(LO4) To further expand on one of the linguistic, cultural or political topics/issues examined in the Milestones. |
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(LO5) To provide a summary of the results achieved in the Milestones. |
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(LO6) To provide self-critical reflections on the Milestones produced. |
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(LO7) To provide a summary of his or her personal development during the semester abroad. |
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(LO8) To explain in which particular ways feedback received from their supervisor on the Milestones has helped him or her in writing the Final Report. |
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(S1) Global citizenship - cultural awareness |
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(S2) Commercial awareness - relevant economic / political understanding |
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(S3) Improving own learning / performance - reflective practice |
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(S4) Time and project management - project management |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - academic writing (including referencing skills) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method 1 - work placement. |
Syllabus |
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The Portfolio gives students the opportunity to write a 1,000 word summary - the Final Report - in which they critically reflect the topics discussed in the Milestones and further expand on one of the linguistic or cultural or political issues examined. Further details of the Portfolio, especially on the requirements of the Final Report, are provided in the Code of Practice for the Year Abroad Portfolio |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |