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IF0C2J: Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics
Module code: IF0C2J
Module provider: International Study and Language Institute
Credits: 20
Level: Foundation Level
When you'll be taught: Semester 2 / Summer
Module convenor: Dr Vee Muruko-Jaezuruka, email: v.muruko-jaezuruka@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s): IN THE SAME YEAR AS TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE IF0C1J (Compulsory)
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: Yes
Last updated: 29 August 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
The module introducesstudents to the basic principles of macroeconomics. Students will learn the basic concepts and models used by economists to comprehend the overall performance of the economy and the discussions found in the media. The module will put emphasis on major important issues related to economic growth, standard of living, inflation and unemployment.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- explain the basic principles of macroeconomics
- demonstrate an understanding of macroeconomic problems and political issues
- discuss the basic concepts and tools of macroeconomic analysis in the real world
Module content
- Introduction to Macroeconomics objectivesÂ
- Equilibrium and the EconomyÂ
- Economic Growth and the Economic CycleÂ
- National income and the Standard of LivingÂ
- Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and the Price Level Consumption and Investment and the Keynesian modelÂ
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- Inflation and the Phillips CurveÂ
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- Fiscal and Monetary PolicyÂ
- International Trade and Exchange RateÂ
- Balance of Payments and Protectionism.Â
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and seminars during the Summer period. The lectures will cover all the basic learning materials. Seminars will cover material based on lecture topics and will provide time for students to ask questions.
Weekly surgery hours for individual assistance as required.
The schedule of this module, including start and finish dates, follows that of the January Start Foundation, which does not follow standard University Semesters. There is however significant overlap and Semesters referred to in this document are the University Semesters where most of this module teaching will take place. Information about specific key module dates will be provided by the International Foundation Programme prior to the start of the course.
Study hours
At least 40 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.
 Scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Lectures | 12 | 8 | |
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 12 | 8 | |
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | 2 | ||
Feedback meetings with staff | 2 | ||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
 Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
 Placement and study abroad |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
 Independent study hours |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Independent study hours | 91 | 65 |
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
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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In-class test administered by School/Dept | Test | 40 | 2 hours | Semester 2 | |
In-person written examination | Exam | 60 | 3 hours | Summer, Vacation Week 6 | This will include Multiple Choice questions as well as problem-solving using maths and or diagrams. |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
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.
Coursework will be set for most of the tutorials.Â
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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In-person written examination | Exam | 100 | 3 hours | During the University resit period |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Required textbooks | Gillespie, A. (2019). Foundations of Economics (5th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. | £57 |
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.