GCP-10005 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will take you on an exciting journey across the digital world of today and tomorrow.
You will explore the extraordinary effects of digital transformation on individual and collective lives, both locally and globally; but you will also reflect on the amazing opportunities and grave challenges involved in this change.
Through lively seminar discussion, interdisciplinary learning, and project-based collaboration, you will become part of an exciting interdisciplinary pathway learning community and work on real-world problems.
You will be encouraged to follow your interests and be driven by your curiosity, using your own and each other¿s experiences to learn and produce innovative work, while at the same time developing your digital fluency and employability skills.

The module aims to introduce students to the ways in which digital transformations have been impacting on all spheres of life on a global scale.
It invites students to engage with the current debates on global challenges by examining the opportunities and challenges of living in a digital world. Focusing on real-world global case studies, the module encourages students to explore ways in which digital transformation can enhance and address these global challenges positively.
The module also aims to foster a range of students skills in digital fluency, professional development, and employability that will be developed further in the subsequent pathway L5/L6 modules.

Intended Learning Outcomes

develop a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of key themes relating to the digital transformation of our society;: 2
apply their academic learning to real-world contexts and develop skills in project-based, problem-based and scenario-based learning that allow them to adapt academic knowledge to the needs of audiences and users beyond the University;: 2
enhance their digital skills in learning, communication, networking, content-creation;: 2
understand and participate in interdisciplinary approaches to digital transformation;: 1,2
develop and reflect on practices of digital communication and collaboration now and in the future;: 2
explore digital transformation in relation to societal and workplace contexts;: 1,2
demonstrate awareness of the global and inter-cultural dimensions of digital transformation;: 1
demonstrate awareness of the links between digital skills and a range of interconnected UN Sustainable Development Goals, across environmental, social and economic sustainability;: 1,2
develop core skills in managing and contributing to collaborative projects: 2

Study hours

Active Learning 56 hours:
- 22 hours of compulsory online sessions (e.g. seminars/workshops; 1 hour x c.22 weeks)
- 12 hours compulsory sessions to include orientation activity in person, GCP end of year conference, facilitated group work sessions to be specified
- 10 hours optional assessment support workshops/supervision sessions and independent skills-focused training
- 12 hours student-led group sessions/collaborative project work
Independent Study hours 94:
- 50 hours of independent research and preparation for assessments
- 44 hours session preparation and follow up

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment