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AD3SA2: Study Abroad Semester
Module code: AD3SA2
Module provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Credits: 20
Level: Level 3 (Honours)
When you'll be taught: Semester 1
Module convenor: Ms Rebecca Jerrome, email: r.m.jerrome@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 20 May 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module will enable you to complete a study abroad semester in a university which is one of our University-wide Exchange Partners. You’ll follow an equivalent credit of modules at the host institution, and the marks for work assessed abroad will contribute to your final classification. Note that a place on one of these schemes cannot be guaranteed and not all degree programmes in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development can facilitate a study abroad semester. Please check eligibility with the Module Convenor.Ìý
This module aims to enable students to study for a term or semester in an institution with which the University has a valid Study Abroad agreement. For more information visit:Ìý
Each study abroad student can take up to three Study Abroad modules to the equivalent of 60 credits in total, to complete the requirements for their degree programme at Reading. The marks for these courses are substituted for course credits at Part 3 in Reading.Ìý
Students must read carefully the information on studying abroad -and regarding application -Ìý
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Students must also liaise with their programme director in the first instance and the School Study Abroad Coordinator.Ìý
The deadline to submit your application (in particular for destinations outside of Europe) is usually at the end of January in Part 1.Ìý
Module learning outcomes
These will be in accordance with the host institution.
Module content
Students will choose one from a range of partner universities; they will normally study for one semester and complete the equivalent of 40 to 60 credits, subject to approval by the Module Convenor.ÌýÌý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Arrangements will be in accordance with the standard arrangements atthe host university.Ìý
Study hours
This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | 200 | ||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
The marks that students achieve at their host university will be brought back with them to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. After translation in accordance with the agreed formula, the marks will be applied to this module and, if applicable, used in the calculation of progression and/or the overall classification.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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As determined by the host institution | 100 |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
As determined by the host institution.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
These will be in accordance with the host institution.Ìý
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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As determined by the host institution | 100 |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.