EC1CORE: Core Competencies in Economics

Module code: EC1CORE

Module provider: Economics; School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Credits: 0

Level: Level 1 (Certificate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Stephen Kastoryano, email: s.p.kastoryano@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: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 12 September 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

The module will introduce students to key academic skills and strategies that will support their undergraduate studies. Students will engage with a series of core competencies, including time management and independent learning, academic writing and referencing, and making effective use of feedback. The module will also explore a range of challenges frequently encountered by students along with coping strategies and advice on accessing the network of support available. There will also be opportunities for students to develop an understanding of how skills developed throughout their degree transfer to the workplace. 

Module learning outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify core skills required for independent learning and strategies for developing these skills
2. Search for academic resources and apply academic writing conventions, particularly regarding referencing and bibliographies
3. Understand marking criteria and how to use feedback effectively
4. Identify the support networks available at the University and how to access these
5. Reflect on their academic and personal skills, identify areas for development and strategies for achieving this

Module content

Independent learning and time management; student wellbeing and welfare; researching library and online resources; academic writing and referencing; understanding marking rubrics; making effective use of feedback; reflecting on academic and personal skills and how these can be transferred to the workplace. 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The module will be delivered through introductory lectures and a series of seminars, where students will have the opportunity to apply and discuss the material covered. 

Study hours

At least 6 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

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

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

There is no assessment on this module.

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.

Students will be required to submit their study smart certificate via Turnitin 

Reassessment

Additional costs