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EDU-20040 - Module Specification
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

EDU-20040 - International Study Module (Education)
Coordinator: John Howlett Tel: +44 1782 7 34151
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 60
Study Hours: 600
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Students are required to meet the progression requirements for the International Year as detailed in the programme specification


Barred Combinations




Description for 2024/25


Aims
The aims of this module are to:
1. allow the student to experience study in another country;
2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on their principal subject, and to build up a wide network of contacts;
3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments: 1,3
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation: 3
explain how their perspective on their academic discipline is enhanced by locating it within an international setting: 2,3
design, plan and critically evaluate research projects with respect to education, record relevant information accurately and systematically and be able to reflect on a range of sources in a critical manner: 2,3
integrate, apply and develop enhanced principles relating to the analysis of education; recognise, describe and explain cultural phenomena across national boundaries and reflect critically upon problems relating to education: 2,3

Study hours

Students are overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies are split between directed study and non-directed private study at the international partner institution.


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 0%
Individual learning agreement
In conjunction with the School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator, students will determine a programme of study for their international year.

2: Coursework weighted 50%
Study Abroad assessments
To undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 60 credits at an international partner institution.

3: Portfolio weighted 50%
Reflective Portfolio
Students will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution. (Equivalent to 3,000 words)

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024