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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Studying Social Sciences Abroad 1 | |||
| Reference | SS2050 | Version | 5 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2012 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To advance students' knowledge and understanding of alternative educational cultures and enable students to experience studying social sciences in an international environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of how social science related subjects are taught in an international partner university at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent (as assessed by the host university's learning outcomes). |
| 2 | Reflect upon studying in a different culture and meeting the demands required for effective academic and personal development. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module content will be in agreed areas of social sciences as provided by the international partner University. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Module delivery will be specific to the international partner University in which the student studies. All teaching will be in international social sciences programmes normally taught in English. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 600 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | N/A |
| 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 |
| Description: | Assessment of Learning Outcomes 1 & 2 can be by examination, coursework, case study, report (group or individual) or any other method of assessment which is used in the relevant international partner University. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The student must gain the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits, i.e. 30 ECTS, to pass the module | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | 60 SCQF credits, i.e.30 ECTS or more |
| Fail | 59 SCQCF credits, i.e. 29 ECTS or less |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirement or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Students will join cohorts in international partner universities via the Erasmus Exchange Programme which are at SCQF8 or equivalent. Each student's study programme for this module will be agreed by mutual negotiation between the student, the Erasmus Departmental and Institutional coordinators and the host international partner University. This module is the equivalent of 600 hours of student effort. The breakdown of hours into Contact Hours and Non-Contact Hours will be determined by the partner institution. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | This will be provided within the modules/courses provided by the international partner University. |