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CS2AY: Study Abroad Year
Module code: CS2AY
Module provider: Computer Science; School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences
Credits: 120
Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)
When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2
Module convenor: Dr Hong Wei, email: h.wei@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: Maxi placement
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 21 May 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
The module aims to give students experience of concepts and approaches in a different national tradition of scholarship, and to help students to learn different cultures. This may involve not only Computer Science, but also other disciplines related to or relevant to the Computer Science subject.
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This module involves spending a year (nine to twelve months) at a university abroad which has an exchange agreement with the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. Students follow modules at the host university in Computer Science and/or related subjects. The selected modules are equivalent to 120 credits of modules in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. Examination requirements are those of the host university.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to successfully pass oral and/or written examinations according to the requirements of the host university.
Module content
The module is based on exchange programmes with universities in other countries. It consists of an approved number of credits from a host university amounting to the equivalent of 120 credits from the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. Support and advice about applying for places can be obtained from the Study Abroad office in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.
Studying abroad is an exciting and stimulating way of preparing students with skills and experiences for living and working in a global world.
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be delivered by the host university under a study agreement. Teaching and learning activities will comply with the agreement.
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 | 600 | 600 | |
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.Ìý Ìý Ìý
If the Year Abroad is not successfully completed, the student will transfer to the equivalent programme without a Study Abroad Year.
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.
As determined by the host institution.
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.