Problem_solving |
Students will be expected to locate and assess primary source materials. This skill will be assessed through the three pieces of work. |
Research skills |
Students will be required to carry out research for seminars and for the required pieces of work. Such research will be assessed in each of the three elements of assessment. |
Communication |
Oral and written communication skills will be developed through seminars and feedback on written work. These skills will be assessed. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Written work will be returned in tutorials where advice will be given on improving students¿ research techniques and essay writing skills. There will be no formal assessment of this skill. |
Team work |
Students will work together in seminar preparation and will lead the seminars. There will be no formal assessment of this skill. |
Information Technology |
Students will be required to locate source materials through library catalogues and on-line sources. Students will also be encouraged to word-process their assessed work. These skills will not be formally assessed. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
This module will help develop written and oral skills. Other activities, including research, assessment of information and writing in a critical and clear manner, will further develop useful skills of analysis and presentation. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Students will develop the ability to study, analyze and discuss various types of primary sources but with an emphasis upon aural sources. |