Module Details
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Title PLACEMENT ABROAD
Code MATH270
Coordinator Dr TM Mohaupt
Mathematical Sciences
Thomas.Mohaupt@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

•To follow a course of study at a European university in the chosen target language; to broaden the perspective on mathematics by taking courses which complement the studies in Liverpool

•To get used to communicating about mathematics in the target language; to be exposed to and engage with the culture of the host country and the approach to teaching mathematics at the host university.

•Students are required to document their experiences in a log book, which is compulsory but does not carry a separate mark. During the year abroad students carry out a year abroad essay project supervised by SOCLAS.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To learn new mathematical subjects according to the choice of courses agreed with the programme director, to improve the ability to communicate in the target language, in particular about mathematics, to deepen the understanding of the culture of the host country; to be able to appreciate the differences in the approaches taken towards education and mathematics in the host country and at home. The ability to engage with the language and culture of the host country is documented through the year abroad essay supervised by SOCLAS.

(S1) Communication about mathematics in a foreign language

(S2) Improved language skills in verbal communication

(S3) Ability to live in a foreign country, being a `global citizen'

(S4) Sensitivity for cultural differences, both general and with respect to academica

Syllabus
 

Students make a choice among the courses offered by the host university, to be approved by the Programme director.

The work load should correspond to about 3/4 of the standard one of a full time student and may include a language component. Students should spend about 1/4 of their time working on an assignment supervised by their respective language department.

Recommended Texts
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

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Assessment
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
Language project Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session  whole session    25       
Written exam and continuous assessment at partner university Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - To be decided by partner university Assessment Schedule (When) :Details from partner   Details from partner    75