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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Study Abroad Portfolio 3 | |||
Reference | CB3031 | Version | 3 |
Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | October 2018 | SCQF Points | 45 |
Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To enable the student to reflect deeply on the experience of Study Abroad and provide a portfolio of outputs which reflect the educational and cultural value of Study Abroad. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Produce a critical review of relevant nominated output relating to the host study abroad institution. |
2 | Evaluate the study abroad experience, including self-development in academic and cultural terms. |
3 | Appraise the experience and explain how it has benefitted the individual |
4 | Prioritise future skills that should be acquired to maximise employability based on the study abroad experience. |
Indicative Module Content |
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A student with credits outstanding from a period on Study Abroad will produce a series of outputs which demonstrate deep reflection and understanding of the benefits of the Study Abroad experience. Output may consist of, but is not limited to; essays, presentations, critiques, fact sheets and guides.The student should engage with UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development; Normative, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Self-awareness competencies in terms of: recognising and understanding relationships between disciplines; learning from others in a different environment; understanding the needs, perspectives and actions of others from different cultures; reflecting on values and motivations and facilitating collaborative and participatory problem solving. |
Module Delivery |
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This is a student-centred, self-directed module. The student will work independently and produce output within a given time frame. Academic support will be provided by the module co-ordinator or nominee. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 450 | 450 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 450 | 450 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Individual Portfolio Assessment |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Completion of a Study Abroad period as part of an RGU undergraduate programme. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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This module is only available to RGU students who have fully completed a Study Abroad period as part of their full-time course, but have been unable to gain the relevant amount SCQF / ECTS equivalent points. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | Chaffey, D., Edmundson-Bird, D. and Hemphill, T., 2019. Digital business and e-commerce management. Pearson UK. |
2 | Hanlon, A., 2021. Digital marketing: strategic planning & integration. Digital Marketing, pp.1-100. |
3 | BARTLETT, J., 2018. The People Vs Tech, Ebury Press |
4 | McAFEE, A. and BRYNJOLFSSON, E., 2017. Harnessing our digital future: Machine, Platform, Crowd. New York, Norton. |